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Job Description:

Upbound Group

Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible financial solutions, serving millions of consumers through trusted brands including Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center®. More than just a financial services company, we're a purpose-driven team focused on expanding financial inclusion, creating opportunities, and helping people achieve what's possible. Our mission is simple: leverage innovation, technology, and talent to build a better future and elevate financial opportunity for all.

Learning Specialist (Designer and Developer I)

JOB PURPOSE : Responsible for designing and developing programs necessary to facilitate a blended learning approach focused on skill development and performance optimization

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designs, develops and assists in the implementation of new learning programs in order to achieve a blended learning approach for all assigned training programs

Reviews existing learning programs on a continuous basis to ensure relevancy, accuracy of content and appropriateness of delivery methods – under management’s guidance edits, updates and/or re-designs content to ensure all such programs remain in alignment with business, human resources and training objectives and expectations

Partners with team members to meet all goals and objectives efficiently, effectively and within the specified time frame – actively communicates with appropriate departments to ensure a constructive two-way flow of information and to eliminate surprises

Provides project management support while being responsible for the quality of personal work product through adherence to established project plans, quality assurance protocols and requisite company standards

Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in related field

Three to five years progressive experience in the design and development of learning plans; a proven working knowledge of adult learning theories is required; experience with the ADDIE model is preferred

Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, creativity, writing and communication skills (bilingual preferred) – strong attention to detail, and possesses a proven results orientation

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology-based training solutions, such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate Intermediate proficiency with programs from the Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

Familiarity with other design or development programs such as Vyond, Camtasia, Lectora, etc. is also beneficial

SPONSORSHIP:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.