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Instructional Designer

Yesterday Malvern, PA

Core Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver learning solutions across appropriate modalities, using established design standards and adult learning principles.
  • Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify learning needs, address performance gaps, and define clear outcomes.
  • Manage multiple learning projects end to end, balancing scope, timelines, and quality.
  • Evaluate learning effectiveness and use data and feedback to inform improvements.
  • Explore and pilot new learning approaches, tools, and methods as appropriate.
  • Support team and organizational priorities through special projects and related work.

Qualifications

  • 3 or more years of experience in adult learning, instructional design, or a related field.
  • Experience designing and delivering learning solutions across digital, blended, and instructor-led formats.
  • Experience partnering with stakeholders and subject matter experts to define learning needs and outcomes.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines.

Core Skills

  • Learning design and instructional expertise
  • Learning consulting and performance needs analysis
  • Stakeholder partnership and influence
  • Project and portfolio ownership
  • Design quality, standards, and governance
  • Collaboration, facilitation, and people leadership

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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Client-provided location(s): Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-175990
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-04-02T21:38:59

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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