Job Description

Talent Development & Learning Digital and Instructional Designer

Kainos, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Join Kainos and shape the future. We’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators driven by a mission to create real impact in digital services, Workday solutions, and technology. We foster a people-first culture where ideas are valued and growth is supported. This role is an Associate TD&L Digital and Instructional Designer, supporting the design and development of engaging digital content for internal teams and client-facing initiatives. This is ideal for an early-career professional building expertise in instructional design and digital learning development.

Role Purpose

As demand grows for high-quality digital learning experiences, this associate-level role will support designing and developing digital learning content, working closely with experienced team members and stakeholders. It provides a solid foundation in instructional design and digital content creation, with opportunities to evolve into more strategic responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing digital learning materials such as eLearning modules, onboarding content, video creation, and interactive guides.
• Support the instructional design process by applying learning design principles and collaborating with subject matter experts.
• Use digital authoring tools (e.g., Talent LMS, Articulate, Canva, Synthesia, video creation, PowerPoint) to create visually engaging and accessible content.
• Ensure all learning materials are high quality and branded consistently.
• Contribute to learning experiences that support leadership, communication, and performance enablement.
• Help maintain and update the digital learning library and internal knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Assist with the administration and management of the Learning Management System.
• Participate in team meetings, feedback sessions, and project planning.
• Occasionally deliver training to internal colleagues, including virtual instructor-led training via MS Teams and in-person sessions.

Skills & Experience

• Experience or academic background in instructional design, digital learning, education, or a related field.
• Familiarity with learning design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and digital learning tools.
• Experience using/maintaining a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Strong written and visual communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from others.
• Ability to manage time effectively and contribute to multiple projects.
• Experience delivering training virtually and face-to-face.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in digital learning design within a supportive and innovative team.
• Exposure to a wide range of learning initiatives from onboarding to leadership development.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills, creative thinking, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• A clear development path within the TD&L team.

Embracing our differences
At Kainos, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to building a team that represents the world we live in. We value everyone and provide an equal opportunity to thrive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and will provide accommodations or adjustments on request.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Information Services