Senior Talent Development Designer
About the job
- Strong written and verbal consulting and communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages to achieve desired outcomes.
- Expertise in one or more design software tools, such as Articulate, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, and Vyond.
- Expert facilitation skills for both in-person and virtual environments.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Curiosity, continual learning, and the ability to mentor others in the latest instructional design trends and technologies.
- Experience in designing evaluation strategies and analyzing data to measure the effectiveness and impact of learning programs.
- Commitment to continuous improvement through peer, manager, and organization feedback.
- Confidence in using artificial intelligence technology responsibly and effectively to enhance and expedite the learning design process.
- Experience in consulting and navigating complex, ambiguous organizational challenges.
- Experience in peer leadership, fostering positive project team dynamics, and contributing to successful outcomes.
- Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the What You’ll Do section.
- Ability to comply with dress code requirements.
- Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation.
- Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet company scheduling requirements.
- Ability to learn and comply with company policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
- Ability to give direction and receive, understand, and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel.
- Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others.
- Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast-paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs.
- Ability to use a personal computer for communication, report preparation, and related tasks.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and monitor activities across business units.
- Ability to complete or oversee assigned projects in a timely manner.
- Investigate subject matter and business needs by asking insightful questions, seeking feedback, and developing an instructional design strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Influence business partners and leaders to adopt design recommendations and pivot to alternate solutions.
- Deliver engaging live and virtual facilitation by creating space for dialogue, adapting to participant needs, and bringing confidence, presence, and credibility to each session.
- Adjust content in real time and use facilitation techniques to draw out perspectives, deepen understanding, and connect concepts to practical application.
- Apply multiple design software tools to create meaningful and memorable learning content.
- Develop and incorporate engaging stories, activities, graphics, and interactions to create learning content.
- Lead adoption of new learning technologies, formats, and delivery channels to enhance the learning experience.
- Use learning expertise and internal and external business acumen to keep content relevant, current, and valuable to learners.
- Lead self and peers in learning projects, including defining project scope, budget, risks, and timelines with business partners and leaders.
- Design and implement evaluation strategies to measure learning experience satisfaction and impact and inform future content development.
- Advise HR Operations on content deployment through the Learning Management System, including Workday, and on communication strategy.
- Mentor others in learning concepts, design tools, and implementation strategies.
- Perform additional assigned tasks.
- Travel overnight occasionally.
- Five or more years of relevant experience in the Learning and Development field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Instructional Design, or Adult Learning.
- Experience with assessment tools such as CliftonStrengths and DiSC.
About the company
Kohl's is a major U.S. retailer offering clothing, shoes, home goods, toys, electronics, and more through online and physical stores. It supports omnichannel shopping with options like buy online, pick up in-store and frequent promotions, including free shipping on many items. Revenue comes from merchandise sales and partnerships, with additional income from its Kohl's Cash loyalty program and credit card partnerships. The goal is to provide value and convenience to families and budget-conscious shoppers by blending a wide product mix, easy returns, and a simple, rewards-enhanced shopping experience across channels.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Founded
1962
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 gross margin jumped 305 basis points to 43.0% after tariff refunds.
- Digital sales rose 2.8% in Q2 2026, signaling healthier omnichannel demand.
- Management restarted up to $100 million buybacks after raising 2026 guidance August 26.
What critics are saying
- Kohl's posted 18 straight quarters of declining comps through August 26, 2026.
- Sephora sales fell 4% in Q2 2026, exposing weak beauty assortment execution.
- Tariff refunds boosted Q2 margin; without them, Kohl's turnaround looks fragile.
What makes Kohl's unique
- Sephora partnership still drives younger traffic across 850+ Kohl's stores in 2026.
- Ryan Waymire starts September 28, 2026, bringing Walmart, Amazon, Target merchandising discipline.
- Private labels plus Martha Stewart and Bobby Flay deepen value-home exclusives.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
2%1 year growth
2%2 year growth
3%Kohl's is launching its annual Deal Days event from 6-8 October with steeper discounts than usual as the retailer battles declining sales and customer visits. The company reported a 0.9% drop in comparable sales year-over-year in Q2 2026, whilst store visits fell 1.4%. The event offers up to 50% off thousands of items, including Sephora products, toys, and home goods. Kohl's has also introduced daily limited-time deals for the first time, with some products discounted up to 60%. Customers receive $10 in Kohl's Cash for every $50 spent. The promotion coincides with similar events from Amazon, Target, and Walmart as retailers compete for price-conscious holiday shoppers facing persistent inflation and elevated credit card debt.
Kohl's is experiencing renewed momentum in its footwear division, according to Telsey Advisory Group following an investor meeting with the retailer's executives. The department store is seeing improved performance from brands including Nike and Skechers. Boots represent an important opportunity for the second half of the year, compared to last year when Kohl's faced product availability issues and tariff challenges. The company reports its product pipeline is becoming healthier with greater innovation and newness. Whilst consumers face headwinds, Kohl's finds shoppers respond to value, newness and innovation. The retailer's private label portfolio is helping meet consumer demand for value and quality. During second quarter earnings last month, chief executive Michael Bender noted footwear performance accelerated approximately 500 basis points compared to the first quarter.
Kohl's reported net income of $151m, or $1.28 per diluted share, for the quarter ended 1 August 2026, significantly up from last year's adjusted net income of $64m. The retailer attributed approximately $100m in tariff refunds to gross margin gains, which rose 305 basis points to 43.0%. Year-to-date net sales declined 1.2% to $6.3bn, with comparable sales down 1.0%. Operating income reached $261m, up from last year's operational baseline of $161m. The tariff refund windfall enabled Kohl's to revise its fiscal 2026 outlook upwards and restart its share repurchase programme with up to $100m in buybacks. The company now expects full-year comparable sales between a 1.5% decrease and flat, with adjusted earnings per share forecast between $1.80 and $2.40.
Kohl's has appointed Ryan M. Waymire as Chief Merchandising Officer, effective 28 September. Waymire brings 25 years of retail experience from Walmart, Amazon, and Target, most recently serving as SVP of Fashion at Walmart US. In his new role, Waymire will oversee Kohl's merchandise strategy and all merchandising functions, including buying, product design, and sourcing. CEO Michael J. Bender highlighted Waymire's expertise in refreshing merchandise strategies for broad customer bases and integrating collaborations and social media influencers. Waymire replaces Nick Jones, who has served as Chief Merchandising Officer since 2023. Throughout his career, Waymire has held progressive leadership positions at major retailers and holds an MBA from Saint Louis University.
Kohl's is expanding its home product range with new kitchen appliances from Martha Stewart and cookware from Bobby Flay. The Martha Stewart line includes mixers, griddles, slow cookers and milk frothers, plus a new home fragrance collection. Bobby Flay's collection will add stainless steel and ceramic cookware sets and frying pans starting in September. The department store is also strengthening its apparel and beauty offerings. In March, Kohl's added MAC Cosmetics to over 850 Sephora locations and YSL Beauty to nearly 200 stores. The retailer recently expanded its SO brand for juniors, introducing SO Office Edit with workwear pieces. In Q2, Kohl's net sales fell less than 1% to $3.3 billion, whilst comps declined less than 1%.