Digital Learning Designer - STEM Focus

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Benoni

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge edtech

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Digital Learning Designer in Benoni to craft STEM-focused online modules and simulations for secondary students. You’ll translate complex STEM concepts into engaging multimedia content and work closely with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and pedagogy.

On-site role at our Benoni campus, collaborating with instructional designers to implement effective learning strategies and stay ahead in educational technology trends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital learning design for secondary education.
• Proven STEM content development experience.
• Proficiency with Storyline, Captivate, and multimedia authoring.
• Strong pedagogy and instructional design knowledge.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop STEM digital learning content.
• Create interactive elements, quizzes, and multimedia resources.
• Collaborate with SMEs for content accuracy and pedagogy.
• Work with instructional designers on learning strategies.
• Develop storyboards and scripts for videos and animations.
• Ensure content is accessible and visually appealing.
• Utilize authoring tools and LMS to build courses.
• Stay updated on digital learning and STEM trends.
• Conduct quality assurance on materials.
• Contribute to portfolio improvement.

Skills

STEM instructional design

Learning experience design

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

LMS administration

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education / Instructional Design

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative educational technology provider based in Benoni, Gauteng, is looking for a talented Digital Learning Designer with a strong focus on STEM subjects. This role is ideal for a creative professional passionate about developing engaging and effective digital learning experiences for secondary school students. You will work closely with subject matter experts and instructional designers to translate complex STEM concepts into interactive online modules, simulations, and multimedia content. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Benoni campus, offering a collaborative environment where you can contribute to cutting-edge educational tools. If you have a keen eye for design, a solid understanding of pedagogy, and a love for making STEM education accessible and exciting, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging digital learning content for STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).


• Create interactive elements, simulations, quizzes, and multimedia resources.


• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure content accuracy and pedagogical soundness.


• Work with instructional designers to implement effective learning strategies within digital formats.


• Develop storyboards and scripts for educational videos and animations.


• Ensure digital content is user-friendly, accessible, and visually appealing.


• Utilize authoring tools and learning management systems (LMS) to build and deploy courses.


• Stay updated on trends in digital learning, educational technology, and STEM education.


• Conduct quality assurance checks on all developed digital learning materials.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's digital learning portfolio.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in digital learning design or educational content development.


• Proven experience in creating content for STEM subjects at the secondary school level.


• Proficiency in using e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate).


• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.


• Experience with multimedia development tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.


• Excellent visual design skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage project timelines.


• Must be able to work full-time on-site in Benoni, Gauteng.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative STEM educational technology projects in Benoni.


• Collaborative and creative work environment.


• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.


• Exposure to cutting-edge digital learning tools and platforms.


• Contribute to making STEM education more accessible and engaging.


• Full-time employment with benefits.