Explosive Learning Solutions Ltd
Associate - Digital Content Developer
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Location: Remote / Onsite at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus (as and when required)
Engagement Type: Associate / Freelance (project-based, as-and-when)
Reporting to: Digital Curriculum Lead
Role Overview
We are looking to expand our network of Associate Digital Content Developers to support the design and development of high-quality, accessible digital learning solutions across a range of clients and sectors.
Working collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts and our wider creative team, you will translate learning requirements, storyboards and source material into engaging eLearning experiences. You will bring strong technical expertise across the full development lifecycle, from build through to testing and deployment, ensuring outputs meet agreed standards for quality, accessibility and performance.
This is a hands-on delivery role, with opportunities to contribute senior input into design decisions, technical approaches and quality assurance across projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop engaging digital learning solutions for desktop, tablet and mobile using appropriate authoring tools
- Build eLearning from approved learning designs, storyboards and SME materials, ensuring alignment to agreed outcomes, scope and timelines
- Apply instructional design principles to support effective learning and engagement
- Lead on visual design and learner experience, ensuring solutions are intuitive, accessible and appropriate for the audience
- Create and edit digital assets including graphics, animation, audio, video and interactive elements where required
- Apply accessibility best practice (WCAG 2.2 AA), including captions, transcripts, keyboard navigation and accessible visual design
- Package, test and troubleshoot content for deployment via LMS platforms (e.g. SCORM 1.2 / 2004)
- Carry out functional, device, browser and accessibility testing, resolving issues prior to release
- Provide technical input during client reviews, UAT and launch phases
- Manage your own delivery workstreams, including estimating effort, identifying risks and communicating progress
- Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement of digital learning outputs
- Where appropriate, provide guidance or informal support to other developers within project teams
- Contribute to proposals, prototypes or early-stage solution design where required
- Stay up to date with developments in eLearning technology, tools and accessibility standards
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Experience & Capability
Essential
- Demonstrable experience developing high-quality eLearning using Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise 360
- Strong portfolio showcasing digital learning design and development work
- Experience working with Learning Management Systems and SCORM packaging
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Audition)
- Solid understanding of accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA
- Experience managing your own workload and delivering to agreed timelines
- Ability to translate complex subject matter into clear, engaging digital learning
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Eligibility to obtain the level of UK security clearance required for certain client projects
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Desirable
- Experience working with public sector, defence, transport or regulated environments
- Experience with LMS/CMS platforms such as Moodle, LearnUpon, LearnWorlds or WordPress
- Familiarity with H5P and/or basic HTML/CSS
- Experience creating video, animation or immersive learning content
- Understanding of SCORM reporting and LMS integration
- Experience contributing to estimates or project planning
Working Arrangement
Engagement on a flexible, associate basis, supporting delivery as demand requires
Work may be delivered remotely, with occasional onsite collaboration where beneficial
Associates will typically be engaged on a day-rate or project basis, depending on the scope of work
How to Express Interest
If you’re interested in working with us as an Associate Digital Content Developer, please send your CV, portfolio, and a short overview of your experience to:
Trish Hedges – Office Manager
info@explosivelearningsolutions.com
If you would like an informal discussion, please call 01235 861 805.
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