Director of Content Design

Title: Director of Content Design
Payroll Title: Content Director
Division & Department: Corporate 
Status: Full-Time Exempt
Reports to: Sr. VP of Content
Location: Remote - Anywhere in the contiguous US
Compensation: Anticipated compensation for this position is $200-225k* base plus $25-50k variable pay

Job Summary
As Director of Content Design, you will be instrumental in leading the vision, creation, and production of engaging learning solutions that empower leaders to achieve their most critical business objectives. You will drive content strategy and execution for operational excellence, with a primary focus on strategic execution and business acumen. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will deliver impactful learning experiences aligned with FranklinCovey's overall content strategy and drive measurable results for our clients. This role demands a passion for creating content that captivates, resonates, and transforms.

Essential Job Functions

• Content Strategy & Vision: Develop and champion the content strategy and vision for our execution & results content, ensuring alignment with FranklinCovey's overall strategic goals and addressing the needs of leaders seeking to drive collective action to solve their most pressing problems.
• Curriculum Development: Lead the design and development of engaging and effective learning experiences, including courses, tools, and resources. This will involve:
• Adaptation of Strategic Execution Framework for Team Implementation: Develop and design content that adapts the established strategic execution framework for practical implementation at the team level. This will involve translating core principles into actionable tools and processes that enable leaders to drive focused execution and achieve critical outcomes within their teams, independent of broader organizational initiatives. 
• Business Acumen Enhancement: Update and enhance our Business Acumen course to provide leaders with the essential financial and strategic thinking skills needed to drive business performance, based on established and recognized business thought leadership.
• Future Content Development: Identify opportunities to expand our execution & results portfolio with new content addressing emerging needs in operational excellence, performance management, and related areas.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (research, learning design, visual design, reinforcement, on-demand, project management, video production, marketing) to ensure seamless execution of content development projects from concept to launch.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including subject matter experts, clients, and internal leadership, to gather input, seek feedback, validate content, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Market Research & Analysis: Stay abreast of current research, best practices, and market trends in execution, operational excellence, and leadership development to inform content strategy and ensure relevance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Education, Organizational Development, or 3+ years or direct experience in a related field)
• 5+ years of experience in content development, instructional design, or a related field,

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in design with a demonstrated focus on execution, results, and operational excellence.
• Proven ability to translate complex concepts into practical, actionable learning experiences.
• Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing leaders in driving collective action and achieving strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated expertise in core business acumen principles, including financial analysis, strategic planning, and operational performance drivers.   Ability to translate complex financial and business concepts into actionable insights for leaders. Familiar with sourcing, researching, and adapting business case studies for use in learning applications.
• Experience working at a process consulting firm or demonstrated expertise in process improvement methodologies not required but a plus.
• Experience developing and delivering training on OKR (Objectives and Key Results) frameworks.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Provocative inquiry and curiosity - the knack for asking both smart and disruptive questions to gain insights.
• Leadership experience is a plus, but a strong focus on execution and results is paramount.
• Creative problem solving - the application of best practices from diverse sources and contexts to create fresh and innovative experiences.
• Resilience and Agility - overcoming obstacles and being quick on your feet to find proactive solutions to challenges.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), employee stock purchasing program, PTO, paid holidays, and more. Please visit franklincoveybenefits.com for details.
*Actual offer may be outside of this range and will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.
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