Jellycat is a privately owned design-led, gift brand headquartered in London. We create innovative luxurious products in the soft toy, accessory, baby and book categories that are loved around the world. We have an established and growing global customer base and we work with our partners to maximize the potential and reach of Jellycat throughout, sharing joy as we go!
As we continue to grow throughout North America, we continue to develop and improve the presence and awareness of our brand.
As the Learning & Development Manager at Jellycat, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of growth and innovation by developing and implementing impactful training programs. This position involves collaborating with stakeholders to identify development needs, designing engaging learning initiatives, and cultivating leadership pipelines to support our organizational goals. If you’re passionate about empowering talent and driving business success through learning, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
You’ll be:
- Developing and implementing learning strategies and programs that align with organizational goals and support the growth and development of employees.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to assess development needs and create tailored training solutions.
- Designing, delivering, and evaluating engaging training programs, including leadership development initiatives, onboarding, and skill-specific workshops.
- Creating and managing training content across multiple formats, such as e-learning modules, manuals, and interactive workshops.
- Establishing KPIs and benchmarks to assess the effectiveness of training programs and implementing improvements as needed.
- Facilitating leadership development programs and coaching sessions to cultivate a pipeline of internal leaders.
- Partnering with the Human Resources Director and HR Operations Manager to align learning initiatives with broader organizational strategies.
- Staying up to date with industry trends to ensure Jellycat’s training programs remain innovative and effective.
- Managing budgets and vendor relationships for training-related initiatives.
- Leveraging data and analytics to track learning effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts.
You’ll have:
- Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, Instructional Design, Human Resources, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 6+ years of experience in learning and development, including designing and delivering training programs.
- Expertise in adult learning methodologies, instructional design, and e-learning platforms.
- Strong project management skills with a proven ability to lead complex initiatives.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire employees at all levels.
- Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and tools like Articulate, Canva, or similar platforms.
- A data-driven approach to assessing training effectiveness and making recommendations for improvement.
- A proactive and collaborative mindset with a passion for developing talent and fostering a culture of learning.
Our Perks & Benefits:
- Discretionary Bonus – All employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on the success of the company.
- Medical, Dental, Vision and other Benefits – Jellycat offers medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN (along with a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution), dental coverage through Delta Dental of MN as well as vision coverage through DeltaVision. Jellycat also offers company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and the opportunity to elect additional voluntary life insurance.
- Safe Harbor Employer Contributions – Upon eligibility, Jellycat contributes 3% to the 401k investment account independent of the employees’ elections for individual contributions.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Jellycat offers up to 30 days of combined vacation and sick time at the start of each calendar year.
- Employee Assistance Program – Committed to the health and wellbeing of all our employees, we offer a comprehensive and confidential support program.
- Paid Parking & Building Amenities – Full-time parking space is provided and paid for by the company in the TractorWork’s covered ramp attached to the skyway. TractorWork’s offers several amenities for employees including an on site medical clinic and pharmacy, state of the art work out facility at no charge, both Bar La Grassa and Snack Bar are located in the building, Foodsby food delivery is available daily, and several great coffee shops, lunch spots and walking paths within minutes of our door, and excellent morning coffee served as you walk in the building at no charge.
- Regular Social & Team Events – We have a very imaginative and active social committee who meet regularly to put on events that help us mark special occasions and celebrate our successes as a team.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Compensation:
