Learning & Development Specialist

mandaluyong, Philippines

Who's Deer Designer?

We are an eclectic bunch committed to helping startups, small businesses, and everyone that needs help with graphic design. Our aim is to always be proactive about our customers' needs and free their time to grow their business. We do that by providing unlimited graphic design help for a fixed price, in a helpful and personal way.

Our headquarters are in London, but our team is spread out across many cities around the world. Everyone at Deer Designer is free to live and work anywhere they grow and prosper, and most of us do just that! Our team culture is focused on diversity, work/life balance, and individual development.

Responsibilities:

Training

• Create and manage training materials and courses that cover general skills, our company values, remote work best practices, and professional development.
• Keep our learning platforms updated with relevant and accessible training resources.
• Work with the team to identify and meet design-related training needs and strategic training goals.
• Organise company-wide training sessions on themes such as communication, productivity, time management, and career growth.
• Develop programs that promote continuous learning and professional development for the team.
• Collaborate with team members and their supervisors to create personalized development plans based on performance review outcomes, ensuring continuous professional growth and readiness for future roles.

Onboarding

• Lead the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they have a welcoming experience that introduces our company culture and values.
• Keep onboarding materials current, run initial sessions, and involve other team members when needed.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to manage the Trial Work Week pipeline and ensure a smooth transition for new candidates.

Performance management

• Assist managers and supervisors in conducting effective performance reviews by providing guidelines, tools, and training on giving constructive feedback and setting achievable performance goals.
• Assist in designing the review process, managing the performance management platform, and ensuring consistency and fairness in evaluations across the company.

Work environment & communication

• Promote a culture of open communication and embody Deer Designer values: honesty, communication, ego-free collaboration, and proactivity.
• Manage internal communication to keep team members informed about key updates, celebrations, and announcements.
• Encourage team engagement on Slack and other platforms to foster a sense of community.
• Facilitate upward feedback through surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one check-ins.
• Work with the Production Manager and People Team to address workplace challenges, including wellbeing, time management, and communication.

Engagement

• Design and implement engagement campaigns with the People Team.
• Organize and host company-wide events such as monthly huddles and team-building activities.

Requirements:

• A degree or diploma in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in talent development, employee engagement, training, or a similar role (remote work experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of training and development strategies, including content creation and program management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and tools (e.g., Learning Management Systems, Google Workspace). Knowledge of Slack and Notion is a plus.
• A kind, helpful, and proactive attitude, in line with Deer Designer’s core values.
• Passion for fostering a positive workplace culture and continuous learning.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience in creating and implementing training programs or employee engagement initiatives.

Benefits:

• Location: Home-based (Philippines) - Permanent work from home, co-working space, beach, wherever you'd like as long as you have a laptop and good internet connection.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8h/day, 1pm to 10pm PH time, with core hours being 6pm to 10pm (PH time).
• Designer Referral: Php 15,000 for each web/graphic designer you refer that joins and stays with us.
• Paid Time-Off: 15 days of paid leave + 10 unpaid days + 2 sick days paid (after 6 months of tenure).
• Bonuses: Christmas bonus, performance-based increase/bonus, and career progression.
• HMO after 6 months of tenure
• Perks: Work anniversary gifts plus additional paid leaves