Instructional Design Lead - Hybrid, East London

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Leadership growth opportunities

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Instructional Design Lead in East London for a hybrid role combining on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.

The candidate will lead a team of instructional designers, set design standards, manage complex projects, and partner with SMEs to deliver high-quality, learner-centric content across platforms. A strong background in adult learning theories and ID models is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in instructional design, with at least 3 years in leadership or team management.
• Proven expertise in adult learning theories, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM), and curriculum development.
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools and multimedia development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of instructional designers in developing engaging learning solutions.
• Oversee the end-to-end instructional design process from needs analysis to evaluation.
• Establish and maintain instructional design standards and QA protocols.
• Collaborate with SMEs to define objectives and ensure content accuracy.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Utilize multiple design models and technologies for diverse learning experiences.
• Stay current with trends in instructional design and educational tech.
• Facilitate design thinking workshops and pedagogical guidance.
• Evaluate learning solutions and propose improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Adult learning

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Instructional Design Lead in East London for a hybrid role combining on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.

The candidate will lead a team of instructional designers, set design standards, manage complex projects, and partner with SMEs to deliver high-quality, learner-centric content across platforms. A strong background in adult learning theories and ID models is essential.