Senior Learning Experience Designer

ALXAfrica; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALXAfrica is seeking a senior instructional design leader to shape learner-centred programs for evolving industries. You will guide curriculum development, project delivery, coaching, and quality oversight to create scalable learning experiences grounded in evidence and feedback.

You will manage distributed teams, collaborate with SMEs and industry partners, and translate research into practical improvements, balancing instructional design theory with real-world impact across multiple locations

Qualifications

• Proven track record in instructional design and curriculum development.
• Experience leading distributed design teams and managing large programs.
• Strong project management, writing, and editing skills.
• Familiarity with AI-powered learning or assessment tools.
• Experience with H5P and LMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design of programs, curricula, and assessments aligned with learning principles and target competencies.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, industry partners, and institutions to develop content.
• Coach and develop learning experience designers, including through feedback and professional development.
• Plan workflows, sprints, staffing, project timelines, and delivery calendars.
• Establish review practices that support content quality, accessibility, and sound pedagogy.
• Use learner and facilitator feedback, data, and emerging tools to improve programs and document effective design practices.

Skills

Instructional design leadership

Curriculum development

Team mentorship

Project management

Coaching and feedback

AI-powered learning tools

H5P & LMS familiarity

Tools

H5P

LMS

AI tools for learning

Job description

Role overview

Lead a team designing practical, learner-centred programs for evolving industries. This role combines curriculum development, project delivery, coaching, and quality oversight, with a focus on creating scalable learning experiences that reflect industry needs and improve through evidence and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of programs, curricula, and assessments aligned with learning principles and target competencies.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, industry partners, and institutions to develop relevant content.
• Coach and develop learning experience designers, including through feedback and professional development.
• Plan workflows, sprints, staffing, project timelines, and delivery calendars.
• Establish review practices that support content quality, accessibility, and sound pedagogy.
• Use learner and facilitator feedback, data, and emerging tools to improve programs and document effective design practices.

Requirements

• Track record in instructional design, learning experience design, or curriculum development.
• Experience leading and mentoring designers or educators.
• Experience managing large-scale program development projects.
• Expertise in instructional design methods, curriculum frameworks, and learner-centred approaches.
• Strong project management, communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Ability to translate research and feedback into improvements, and to work independently with distributed teams using online collaboration tools.
• Experience with AI-powered learning or assessment tools.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and authoring tools such as H5P.

Nice to have

• Exposure to creative industries, digital media, or emerging technology fields.
• Experience with accredited or competency-based education programs.

Benefits and work setup

Full-time role involving substantial virtual collaboration with colleagues and partners across locations. The source emphasizes self-direction, resilience, initiative, and comfort working through ambiguity.