Content Specialist - Learning Design
Job Description and Requirements
Content Specialist - Learning DesignJob Snapshot
Role: Content Specialist
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Function: Training/E-Learning
Experience: Experience with learning systems, training or instructional content development as specified
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Amazon is hiring a Content Specialist in Abu Dhabi, UAE to create, curate and manage content across digital, learning and communication channels. The role combines content development with instructional design, ensuring materials are accurate, engaging, consistent and aligned with organizational objectives.
The Content Specialist will work with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop websites and newsletter content, e-learning modules, job aids and training manuals. The position also requires knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, digital design tools and technical concepts that support effective learning experiences.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Function: Training/E-Learning
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Job Responsibilities
Content Strategy and Development
Develop and maintain content that supports organizational priorities while maintaining consistency in quality and communication.
- Develop a content strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
- Create engaging content for websites and newsletters.
- Curate information from appropriate sources.
- Maintain content across relevant platforms and channels.
- Ensure materials remain accurate, clear and consistent.
- Adapt content according to its intended audience and purpose.
Editing and Quality Control
Review written and instructional materials carefully before publication or distribution.
- Edit content for clarity and accuracy.
- Proofread materials for errors and inconsistencies.
- Maintain consistency across content.
- Validate information with relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure final materials communicate their intended message effectively.
Instructional Content Development
Design and develop learning materials that help users understand and apply required knowledge.
Content may include:
- E-learning modules.
- Job aids.
- Training manuals.
- Digital learning resources.
- Supporting instructional materials.
The specialist will structure information in ways that make learning content accessible and practical for its intended audience.
Instructional Design
Apply adult learning principles and established instructional design approaches when developing learning experiences.
- Use ADDIE methodology where appropriate.
- Apply SAM instructional design principles.
- Incorporate adult learning theories into content development.
- Structure learning materials around defined requirements.
- Develop engaging instructional experiences.
- Select suitable content formats for different learning needs.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with subject matter experts and other stakeholders throughout the content development process.
- Gather information needed to create accurate materials.
- Clarify content requirements.
- Validate technical or subject-specific information.
- Incorporate stakeholder input into content development.
- Maintain clear communication during review cycles.
- Ensure approved information is accurately reflected in final materials.
Learning Systems and Training Support
The role requires experience with Learning Management Systems or practical trainer experience with the ability to manage a classroom of learners.
This background will support the development of content that can function effectively within structured learning environments and address practical learner requirements.
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems, or experience as a trainer with the ability to manage a classroom of learners.
- Knowledge of at least one programming language such as Java, C#, JavaScript, Python, Ruby or Perl.
- Experience with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles.
- Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models, including ADDIE and SAM.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent, or experience in learning design, learning science, instructional design, educational psychology or a similar field.
- Knowledge of a front-end language such as JavaScript, CSS or HTML.
- Experience demonstrating visual design expertise through mockups and style guides.
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Knowledge of machine learning and Large Language Model fundamentals.
- Understanding of transformer architecture.
- Knowledge of machine learning training and inference lifecycles.
- Knowledge of optimization techniques.
- Knowledge and proficiency in design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks and InDesign.
Technical and Content Skills
- Content strategy.
- Content creation and curation.
- Editing and proofreading.
- Instructional design.
- E-learning development.
- Learning Management Systems.
- Adult learning principles.
- ADDIE.
- SAM.
- Training material development.
- Job aid development.
- Microsoft Excel.
- Microsoft Word.
- Microsoft SharePoint.
- Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Adobe Photoshop.
- Adobe Illustrator.
- Adobe InDesign.
- Adobe Fireworks.
- Java.
- C#.
- JavaScript.
- Python.
- Ruby.
- Perl.
- HTML and CSS.
- Machine learning fundamentals.
- Large Language Models.
- Transformer architecture.
- Visual design.
- Mockups and style guides.
Role Impact
The Content Specialist connects accurate information with effective communication and learning design. By working with subject matter experts, applying instructional design principles and using digital content tools, the role helps turn complex information into materials that learners and other audiences can understand and use.
Success in the position requires a combination of writing and editing ability, instructional design knowledge, visual awareness and sufficient technical understanding to work across different content and learning requirements.
Workplace Inclusion
Amazon supports an inclusive workplace and provides accommodations or adjustments during the application, interview and onboarding process for candidates with disabilities who require assistance.
About the Company
This Amazon vacancy is associated with Q Express Documents Transport LLC - Dubai South Branch - L14. The Content Specialist will support content and learning requirements through content development, instructional design, stakeholder collaboration and digital learning materials.



