Learning Design Specialist
Summary
Designs and leads end-to-end development of learning experiences for McKinsey's L&D team in Budapest, collaborating with global L&D, people, technology, and data teams. Builds AI-enabled modular content using instructional-design methods plus tools like Articulate Suite, Claude, OpenAI, and Cursor.
- Design and development of a wide range of learning interventions
- Collaboration with Global L&D, Regional L&D, People, technology, and data teams
- Collaboration with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders
- Development of emerging perspectives on learning development, management, and delivery
- Leading end-to-end design and development process of learning experiences
- Building and maintaining shared, AI-enabled modular content, reusable components, standards, and guardrails
- University degree in instructional/learning design, human resource development, educational technology, communications, or a related field
- 6+ years experience in instructional content development
- Deep learning science and human-development fluency grounded in instructional design technique and related disciplines
- Ability to see projects as part of a larger development ecosystem
- Ability to work through downstream effects of solutions involving people, technology, data, and firm practices
- In-depth working knowledge of multiple development approaches including deliberate practice, ILT and VILT, workplace learning, apprenticeship, and coaching
- Ability to create structure around ambiguous assignments and manage complexity
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with Agile project management principles
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Experience with legacy L&D authoring tools such as Articulate Suite
- Experience with a range of evolving AI tools such as Claude, OpenAI, Cursor
- Ability to author, test, and iterate reusable agentic skills for AI-assisted drafting, adaptation, and quality checks
- Hybrid work model based near an office with occasional travel for key meetings and program deliveries
- Continuous learning culture with structured programs and actionable feedback
- Opportunity to have a voice that matters with tangible impact and diverse perspectives
- Global community with colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities
- Competitive salary based on location, experience, and skills
- Comprehensive benefits package enabling holistic well-being for employee and family