Chris Cook
Senior Learning Designer / Digital Learning Specialist
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Senior learning designer with 15+ years’ experience delivering digital learning for global audiences (up to 70,000 learners). Specialist in instructional design, multimedia development, accessibility, and stakeholder management. Known for capability uplift, strategic thinking, and producing high‑quality learning solutions across finance, consulting, healthcare, and engineering.
Experience
Learning Designer (Contract) at Jellyfish (UK) (2026-05 – 2026-06)
Rebranded PPT and Word learning materials for consistency and clarity.
- Delivered large‑scale conversion of legacy documents.
Learning Designer (Contract) at Credit Services Association (UK) (2026-03 – 2026-05)
Led creation of a Rise module for National Highways using AI‑generated imagery and audio.
- Full project lead: SME management, design, delivery.
- Produced a distinctive watercolour‑style learning experience.
Learning Designer (Contract) at Lloyds Banking Group (UK) (2023-08 – 2026-02)
Designed mandatory learning for up to 70k learners using adaptive methods, pre‑assessment and multimedia‑rich content.
- Contract extended multiple times.
- Led redesigns and rebrands of major learning programmes.
- Provided advanced development guidance to permanent colleagues.
- Strong focus on accessibility and multimedia for Workday delivery.
Captivate Developer (Contract) at Ideal Health (NHS) (2023-06 – 2023-07)
Created brand‑aligned software walkthroughs.
- Delivered ~20 Captivate screen‑recording modules.
Digital Design Specialist at KPMG Australia (2019-09 – 2022-11)
Produced learning programmes for up to 10,000 employees.
- Delivered major mandatory programmes (Respect@Work, SAFE, Human Rights & Modern Slavery).
- Ran capability uplift sessions on UX, accessibility, and graphic design.
- Developed templates and documentation for Camtasia, Rise, PPT.
Instructional Designer at KPMG UK (2015-09 – 2019-07)
Designed client‑facing eLearning and multimedia assets.
- Built a cyber security game explaining DDoS attacks (praised for creativity).
- Led focus groups and design sessions.
- Managed offshore teams to improve efficiency.
Instructional Designer at Sidra Medical & Research Center (Qatar) (2014-04 – 2015-05)
Created culturally appropriate onboarding and training modules.
- Delivered onboarding programme enabling staff to understand key elements before joining.
eLearning Content Developer at Elekta (UK) (2012-10 – 2014-04)
Worked across storyboarding, scripting, multimedia creation and LMS distribution.
- Produced 3D interactive walkthrough of a linear accelerator room.
- Created a 2‑minute instructional video saving £600k per year.
Project Manager at Elekta (UK) (2011-02 – 2012-10)
Managed creation of training DVDs and software walkthroughs.
- Delivered AutoCAL training DVD and Flash animations for marketing.
Technical Illustrator at Elekta (UK) (2008-08 – 2011-02)
Produced technical illustrations, 3D models, renders and animations.
- Created thousands of isometric illustrations for technical documentation.
Education
BA (Hons) in Information Illustration – Blackpool College of Art & Design
BTEC National Diploma in Multimedia – Norton College, Sheffield
