Corporations worldwide trust Sealund & Associates
Corporations worldwide trust Sealund & Associates

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Project Management

Creative

Instructional Design

Production

Technical

Quality Assurance

 

Project Management

Job Titles:

 

Project Manager
Program Manager

Project Management
Responsibilities:
  • Develop project plans to determine schedule, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
  • Establish work plans and staffing for each phase of project, and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
  • Consult with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
  • Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required.
  • Prepare project reports for management, client, or others.
  • Consult with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
  • Manage the development and delivery of training programs and/or training materials.
  • Organize, plan and manage instructional events including group and individual training sessions (i.e., train-the-trainer).
  • Plan, budget and execute to plan for large-scale distance learning consulting and implementation projects.
  • Develop strategic plans, cost estimates, cost-benefit analyses, return on investment analyses, investment/reinvestment strategies, financial projections, and training requirements analyses.
  • Manage project life cycle including concept development, requirements determination, requirements analysis, development, implementation, and operational support.

Skills:

  • Experience in developing and managing education and training programs.
  • Experience in managing development of training in distance learning formats including paper-based, interactive video teletraining, video teleconferencing, web-based training and computer-based multimedia delivery platforms.
  • Experience measuring training performance and effectiveness.
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication and client interface skills.
  • Project/Program and line management skills required.
  • Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fixed-price required government contracting environment.

Experience:
Experience ranging from 7 to 20 years in related industry.

Education:
Master's degree in related industry preferred.

Please Note: These positions are typically promoted from within the company.

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Instructional Design

Job Titles:

 

Instructional Designer I
Instructional Designer II
Instructional Designer III

Instructional Design
Responsibilities:
  • Performing training needs analysis.
  • Research new and evolving research, methods and techniques related to training.
  • Design, develop and integrate training through multiple media including Internet, intranet, CD-ROM and print.
  • Responsible for design, layout and project management.
  • Design for instructor-led, web-based, computer-based and video-based training.
  • Implement Sealund’s design practices and methodologies.
  • Bring instructional design expertise to sales and consulting activities when needed.
  • Consult with clients to design e-learning and other instructional solutions.
  • Write performance based objectives.
  • Develop terminal and enabling objectives.
  • Work with project teams.
  • Conduct brainstorming sessions.
  • Conduct audience task analysis.
  • Ensure design specifications are met during the production phase of a project.
  • Prepare and produce materials for both synchronous and asynchronous modes of delivery.
  • Develop and cultivate partnership with clients, accounts, and operational and sales owners of multiple centers and accounts.
  • Develop course design documents.
  • Collaborate and consult with software engineers and graphic artists to create prototypes of new or proposed instructional strategies.

Skills:

  • Knowledge of analyzing, designing and developing courseware for Web-Based Training, Computer-Based Training, CD-ROM Based Training, Distance Learning, Instructor-Led Training and Blended Learning.
  • Experience administering education and training programs, formulating teaching outlines and determining instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.
  • Knowledge and experience selecting and/or developing teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, video, computer tutorials, and reference works.
  • Experience conducting training sessions.
  • Experience measuring training performance and effectiveness.
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of learning theory and the principles of learning theory and procedures within the field.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with project teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to work on wide variety of projects with multiple deadlines.
  • Writing skills including authoring content in collaboration with client Subject-Matter Experts.
  • Must have proficiency with various software applications programs including Microsoft Office Suite and Authorware or related e-Learning authoring programs.
  • Experience with using ISD to develop instructional solutions.

Experience:

  • Experience ranging from 3 to 20 years in related industry.
  • Examples of work are necessary.

Education:

  • BS or BA degree in a related field required; MS or MA degree preferred.

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Technical

Job Titles:

 

Software Engineer
Systems Engineer
Web Developer
Multimedia Developer
e-Commerce Director
Web Security Manager
Webmaster

Technical
Responsibilities:
  • Candidates will have opportunities to work on a range of projects.
  • Design, develop, and implement software packages.
  • Troubleshoot, debug and implement software code.
  • System configuration management, parts and material procurement, and logistic support and inventory control.
  • Software maintenance and system operations and maintenance support.
  • Design, code and unit test software solutions.
  • Build and package software releases to QA and writing documentation in the form of design documents, installation guides and release notes.
  • Perform high level or detailed design work.
  • Assist other team members.
  • Troubleshoot technical problems.
  • Research new software/hardware as necessary.
  • Establish and adhere to project budgets.
  • Set code standards, and lead code reviews.
  • Review specifications and provide time estimates on the development of projects and features.
  • Prioritize projects and deliverables.

Skills:

  • Experience in developing online and CD-based courseware.
  • Experience producing 2D and 3D animations, editing digital images, programming courseware elements for testing and assessment, and editing and producing digital audio and video.
  • Experience with Flash, Dreamweaver, Coursebuilder, and Premiere.
  • Previous experience working with ISD's, storyboards and style guides is highly desired.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment is a must.
  • Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field (i.e., SQL, C++, HTML, CGI, ASP and JavaScript).
  • Strong knowledge of Access and SQL Server preferred.
  • Knowledge of web architecture and web server/database interaction.
  • A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Experience:
A minimum of 4 years experience in related industry and examples of work are necessary.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, and/or Data Information Systems.

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Creative

Job Titles:

 

Creative Director
Art Director
Graphic Artist I, II, III
Web Designer I, II, III
2D/3D Graphic Animator

Creative
Responsibilities:
  • Receive verbal and written instructions on specifications from the customer.
  • Study layouts, sketches of proposed illustrations, and related materials to become familiar with assignment.
  • Determine style, technique, and medium best suited to produce desired effects and conform with reproduction requirements, or receive specific instructions regarding these variables.
  • Formulate concept and renders illustration and detail from models, sketches, memory, and imagination.
  • Work closely with appropriate personnel to verify art related information.
  • Assist and advise customers, recommend alternatives, change colors, etc.
  • Serve as liaison between customer and print shop regarding colors and other art specifications.
  • Produce graphical sketches, designs, and copy layouts.
  • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arrange layout based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles, and aesthetic design concepts.
  • Design and produce html prototypes, visual interfaces and interaction for a variety of products and mediums.
  • Design and evaluate visual human interfaces utilizing user-centered design principles. Implement the user interface design.
  • Interpret and communicate marketing strategies through a variety of graphic design projects, ensuring that all projects communicate an effective and consistent image.
  • Direct creative strategy and execution of projects while mentoring a team of graphic designers.
  • Develop concepts and deliver creative solutions.
  • Experience with content development as well as design understanding.
  • Design expertise in color theory, typography and layout.
  • Experience leading and working collaboratively with creative and client service teams.
  • Maintain and provide ongoing design of the website, promos and ad banners.
  • Help create and adhere to the website creative vision/standards.
  • Ensure consistency and quality in all creative design directions.
  • Perform regular site/link maintenance checks and update content on the portal.
  • Develop and design interface, front pages, and the tools to navigate on the web site.
  • Perform unit testing at the page level.


Skills:

  • Experience working with training solutions, storyboards and style guides is highly desired.
  • Experience with Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Illustrator required.
  • Good communication skills, team mentality and ability to work in a fast paced production environment is a must.

Experience:
A minimum of 2 years experience in related industry and examples of work are necessary.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in related industry.

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Production

Job Titles:

 

Executive Producer
Production Development Manager
Production Analyst
Videographer

Production Management
Responsibilities:
  • Managing the development and execution of internet/e-commerce projects for major corporate clients.
  • Develop strong client relationships, while providing solid leadership and strategic thinking.
  • Proposal development and presentation to client(s) both "internal" and "external".
  • Budget development and tracking.
  • Evaluate, critique and contribute to visual design.
  • All system maintenance as it relates to production.
  • Prioritize orders and monitor flow.

Skills:

  • Expertise with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Thorough understanding of Web site and CD-ROM production techniques.
  • Must have excellent managerial, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Superior planning, problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Understanding of Web technology (Flash, Macromedia Director, HTML, XML).
  • Experience with producing graphics (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator).
  • Experience with writing copy for Web services.
  • Experience with the general use of PC's, Windows Operating Systems, and Microsoft® Office desktop tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
  • Must possess a friendly, dynamic, and extroverted personality.

Experience:
Minimum 5 years experience in related industry and examples of work are necessary.

Education:
Master's degree in related industry preferred.

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Quality Assurance

Job Titles:

 

Quality Assurance Specialist I
Quality Assurance Specialist II
Quality Assurance Specialist III
Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance
Responsibilities:
  • Perform quality assurance on all phases of projects.
  • Plan and direct quality assurance policies, programs, and initiatives.
  • Design, organize, create, implement, monitor and measure Quality programs.
  • Inform management teams of Quality deviations & trends.
  • Lead other team members in corrective actions.
  • Handle consumer complaint issues, investigations, tracking & response to complaints.
  • Plan and manage resources.
  • Risk assessment and management.
  • Prepare an overall project plan with estimates of cost and schedule.

Skills:

  • Expertise with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Must have excellent managerial, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Experience:
Minimum 5 years experience in related industry.

Education:
Master's degree in related industry

Please Note: Positions are typically promoted from within the company.

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