Senior Learning Experience Designer

remote work; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALX Africa is seeking a Senior Learning Experience Designer to lead a team of designers, shape curriculum development, and ensure programs align with learning principles and strategic goals.

You will coach designers, manage workflows, and collaborate with subject matter experts and partners to create scalable, impact-driven programs that engage learners and stay industry-relevant.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in instructional design, learning experience design, or curriculum development.
• Experience leading teams of designers or educators with coaching abilities.
• Experience managing large-scale program development projects.
• Experience working with or integrating AI-powered learning or assessment tools.
• Strong skills in instructional design methods, learner-centred design, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Coach and manage Learning Experience Designers, providing feedback and professional development
• Set up workflows, manage sprints, and ensure timely delivery with quality control
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, industry partners, and internal teams to develop scalable programs
• Oversee program and curriculum development to ensure practicality and industry relevance
• Establish strong review processes for content quality, accessibility, and pedagogy
• Experiment with new tools and media formats to enhance learner engagement

Skills

Instructional design

Learning experience design

Curriculum development

Team leadership

AI-powered learning tools

Job description

About the role

ALX Africa is a non-profit focused on unlocking Africa's digital future and upskilling talent for tech careers. The Senior Learning Experience Designer leads a team of designers, oversees curriculum creation, and ensures programs align with learning principles and strategic goals.

What you'll do

• Coach and manage Learning Experience Designers, providing feedback and professional development
• Set up workflows, manage sprints, and ensure timely delivery with quality control
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, industry partners, and internal teams to develop scalable programs
• Oversee program and curriculum development to ensure practicality and industry relevance
• Establish strong review processes for content quality, accessibility, and pedagogy
• Experiment with new tools and media formats to enhance learner engagement

What they're looking for

• Proven experience in instructional design, learning experience design, or curriculum development
• Experience leading teams of designers or educators with coaching abilities
• Experience managing large-scale program development projects
• Experience working with or integrating AI-powered learning or assessment tools
• Strong skills in instructional design methods, learner-centred design, and project management

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing does not specify a timezone requirement. Confirm any location or timezone expectations before interviewing.
• The listing does not state whether the role is contractor or employee. Clarify during interviews.
• Location is listed as Remote; no currency or pay range is provided in the listing. Confirm compensation details during interview process.
• There is no stated visa or work-authorization note. Verify eligibility if you are applying from Nigeria.