Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optical Training Institute (OTI) is hiring an Optical Learning Experience Designer to create training that drives skill development and measurable on-the-job performance for optical practices. The role involves designing engaging course content, producing multimedia learning, reviewing content for quality, and supporting learners and practice teams.
- Responsibilities
- Design engaging course content
- Leverage OTIβs content library and author network to create training that drives skill development and measurable performance improvement for practices
- Edit and refine course structure to be clear, concise, and job-realistic, using practical examples engaging elements and realistic training scenarios
- Transform static content into interactive learning (decision points, branching scenarios, troubleshooting flows, βwhat would you do next?β practice)
- Ensure learning is mobile-friendly and easy to complete in short sessions
- Write and record new course material
- Write and record new content when gaps exist in current programs or when technology changes
- Produce multimedia learning: short videos, webinars, podcasts, and micro-lessons with scripts, run-of-show plans, and lesson outlines
- Build roleplays, scenario banks, and quick job aids that support on-the-job execution
- Review content to maintain quality and consistency
- Review and improve content from authors and SMEs for technical accuracy, clarity, and consistent instructional voice
- Use learner and customer feedback to clarify common confusion points and continuously raise the quality bar
- Help strengthen OTI templates, standards, and repeatable production systems
- Support learners and practice teams
- Answer content and course-experience questions; troubleshoot common learning issues and escalate technical items when needed
- Identify patterns from support interactions to inform course priorities and platform/product improvements
- Skills
- Experience teaching optics at the college level or leading optical training in a professional role (or equivalent adult/professional education)
- Significant hands-on optical experience, including dispensing and practical application of optical concepts
- Experience building and leading training programs (in an academic, retail, or multi-location environment)
- Strong writing skills with the ability to make complex topics clear, practical, and learner-friendly
- Comfort working directly with customers/learners and handling a portion of customer support responsibilities
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to own outcomes in a fast-paced environment
- Learner-obsessed and committed to delivering value through education
- High standards for accuracy, clarity, and 'real-world usefulness.'
- Strong communicator and relationship builder with high EQ
- Growth-minded and energized by improving systems and processes
- Operates with integrity, accountability, and professionalism
- Excited to contribute to a growing, mission-driven organization
- ABO Master or Advanced certification strongly preferred
- Company Overview
- Optical Training Institute offers ABO-NCLE approved continuing education and exam prep courses for opticians. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://opticaltraining.com.
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