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Simon Philip Mcdonald

Qualified Instructional Designer | Learning Design

€200/day
Barcelona, ES
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Simon Philip

Qualified Instructional Designer | Learning Designer | Soft Skills & E-Learning

I support L&D teams and organisations with the design and development of clear, professional digital learning.

Available to plug into existing projects or lead specific modules, particularly in:

• Rapid deployment training (Articulate Rise 360)
• Scenario-based learning (Articulate Storyline)
• Soft skills and management development (e-learning and facilitation)
• SME collaboration and content structuring

With a background in business-facing training and facilitation, I’m comfortable working with stakeholders, translating expertise into structured learning, and delivering to agreed timelines.

British native based in Barcelona, Spain.
Comfortable working across European teams and international environments.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Fluent

  • Italian

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Barcelona (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Lime-e (Personal
    Instructional Design & Digital Learning
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    November 2025 - Today (8 months)
    Barcelona, Spain
    Design and development of instructional design projects for professional learning contexts, including scenario-based and asynchronous digital learning. Structuring and redesign of learning content to improve clarity, usability, and LX. Application of learning design principles to create clear, practical learning resources.
  • Watch and Talk Method Founder
    Learning Design & Training Lead
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    January 2015 - Today (11 years and 6 months)
    Barcelona, Spain
    Founded and led a video-based learning model combining asynchronous content, live delivery, and ongoing performance support for business clients. Worked closely with subject-matter experts and client stakeholders to shape practical, workplace-focused learning for specialised professional contexts. Designed and maintained shared learning resources and an on-demand content library, supporting clarity, reuse, and consistent delivery.
    ESL EFL Business English Corporate training soft skills
  • University of Leicester
    English for Specific Purposes Trainer
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    January 2017 - January 2025 (8 years)
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Delivered short, intensive training courses for international professionals, including English for Medics, Business English, and Global Communication, with a focus on live facilitation and learner confidence in demanding professional contexts. Worked with academic coordinators and fellow trainers to ensure alignment and a consistent learning experience across cohorts.
    Business English

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