What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Strategist (Innovation) position at Talent Garden?
About us
Talent Garden is a leading digital skills academy in Europe, empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in the innovation ecosystem through diverse learning experiences. With online, offline, and hybrid courses, corporate programs and work and events spaces we offer an unparalleled vision to combine work life and learning.
Founded in Italy in 2011, Talent Garden has trained over 25,000 professionals in digital skills and business innovation, developed tailored corporate education programs for Fortune 500 companies, and built a network of 13 campuses in 4 countries, hosting over 4,500 innovators from startups, corporate labs, investors, and SMEs.
The role
We are looking for a Learning Strategist to join our B2B Corporate Transformation team. In this role, you'll be tasked with designing and developing tailor-made learning programs for international corporates, with a strong focus on innovation, emerging technologies, and future skills development to support business transformation.
Responsibilities
- Design tailored learning solutions that foster innovation, support tech-enabled transformation, and strengthen innovation culture within client organizations.
- Conduct in-depth needs analysis to identify skill gaps and develop tailored learning programs that bridge those gaps.
- Participate in pre-sales activities, contributing to proposal development and client interactions to understand their specific learning needs.
- Develop and present compelling proposals to clients, outlining the learning approach, expected outcomes, and economic value of the programs.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including project managers and client partners, to ensure seamless program execution and alignment with client objectives.
- Serve as a client-facing representative, building relationships and ensuring high-quality program design that aligns with client expectations.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends in learning and development, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to continually improve program offerings.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and faculty, ensuring high-quality learning experiences.
About you
Ideally, you are a strategic thinker with at least 4 years of experience in learning strategy, innovation, or corporate transformation. Specifically:
- You have proven experience in designing future-focused learning programs centered on digital transformation, upskilling, and organizational change.
- You have experience managing the full learning design process, balancing creativity with operational execution.
- You are able to translate complex client needs into clear, actionable learning architectures.
- You have excellent communication skills and can engage stakeholders with clarity, vision, and a consultative approach.
- You are deeply passionate about innovation, emerging technologies, and how they reshape the way organizations learn and evolve.
- You constantly explore new trends—from AI and automation to the future of work—and apply them to learning design.
- You are fluent in Italian (native) and have full proficiency in English.
- You are based in or near Milan or Rome, where our B2B team and clients are primarily located.
Perks and benefit
- Hybrid work environment, allowing you to work wherever you prefer, unless your physical presence is needed for business reasons
- Access to all our co-working spaces across Europe
- Free access to all our Master courses
- EdenRed meal vouchers and a €1,000 welfare budget to spend as you like
- Mum&Dad policy offering (even more) flexible remote work options for expecting parents, a €1,000 bonus, and additional leave for dads to bond with their child
- An extra 6 working days of vacation each year, on top of local regulations
- December 24 and 31 automatically become holidays when they fall on weekdays
- Company-provided MacBook
- Access to discounts, events, and networking opportunities at our co-working spaces
- P.S. We’re pet-friendly, so you’re welcome to bring your furry friend to work!
Selection process
Submit your application. Send us your CV and feel free to showcase your personality. If you prefer a creative format, go ahead.
Response time. We’ll get back to you within 10 days if we’re a match. If not, we’ll still do our best to notify you promptly.
Initial video call. An initial video call with our Talent team will be scheduled to assess cultural fit. Make sure to check out our company page beforehand.
Next steps. For this role, there will be a couple of rounds of interviews, one of which will include a project work assignment.
Final step. The last stage in the process is a call with our CEO.
At Talent Garden, diversity is our strength. We're committed to a safe, inclusive environment, welcoming applicants regardless of background. While we set high standards, we encourage individuals, especially women, not to let the fear of not being a perfect fit hold them back. We prioritize talent over traditional qualifications and invite passionate individuals to apply. Your unique strengths could make a valuable contribution to our team!
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