Instructional Designer

Elvtr Us Llc.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free ELVTR courses

Flexible remote work

Gym membership reimbursement

Mental health support

Generous vacation

Job summary

ELVTR is seeking an organized and creative Instructional Designer for a full-time remote role based in South Africa. You will help develop engaging online courses from concept to launch, collaborate with world-class instructors, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality learning experiences.

Responsibilities include market research, defining objectives and outcomes, and managing production timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in instructional design, course production, project management, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Outstanding English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Comfortable collaborating with senior professionals and subject matter experts.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones.
• Passion for education, lifelong learning, and creating engaging learning experiences.
• Experience with online education or EdTech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end production of live online courses, from planning through launch.
• Conduct market research and help define course objectives, learning outcomes, and target audiences.
• Manage production timelines, priorities, and deliverables to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Partner closely with instructors, guiding them through course preparation and rehearsals.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Creative, Sales, and Student Success teams to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Review course materials, marketing content, and sales collateral for clarity, accuracy, and educational value.
• Identify and resolve production challenges while maintaining project momentum.
• Stay informed about industry trends, instructional design best practices, and emerging learning technologies.
• Continuously share ideas and feedback to improve our courses and production processes.

Skills

Instructional Design

Course Production

Project Management

English Proficiency

Remote Collaboration

Time Zone Flexibility

Stakeholder Collaboration

Market Research

Learning Technologies

Job description

Join One of the Fastest-Growing Online Education Companies in the World

At ELVTR, we're transforming online education by connecting ambitious professionals with industry leaders from companies like Nike, Netflix, Google, Amazon, and more.

Since launching in 2020, we've grown into a global learning community with over 300 expert instructors, delivering more than 200 live online courses across 12 industries. To date, we've helped 22,000+ graduates worldwide gain the skills, confidence, and connections needed to advance their careers.

Now we're looking for a highly organized and creative Instructional Designer to help us bring exceptional online learning experiences to life. If you're passionate about education, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy turning ideas into impactful courses, we'd love to meet you.

This is a full-time, remote role for candidates based in South Africa.

Why This Role Is Different

At ELVTR, you'll work at the intersection of education, innovation, and collaboration. You'll partner with industry-leading instructors and cross-functional teams to develop engaging online courses that help professionals around the world advance their careers.

From the earliest stages of course planning through production and launch, you'll play a key role in ensuring every learning experience meets our high standards for quality, relevance, and learner engagement.

You'll Love This Role If You:

• Enjoy managing projects from concept to completion
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Are highly organized and detail-oriented
• Love working with experts and helping bring their knowledge to life
• Enjoy solving problems and finding creative solutions
• Stay curious about learning, education, and emerging technologies
• Believe education has the power to transform careers and lives

What You'll Do

• Coordinate the end-to-end production of live online courses, from planning through launch
• Conduct market research and help define course objectives, learning outcomes, and target audiences
• Manage production timelines, priorities, and deliverables to ensure projects stay on schedule
• Partner closely with instructors, guiding them through course preparation and rehearsals
• Collaborate with Marketing, Creative, Sales, and Student Success teams to deliver high-quality learning experiences
• Review course materials, marketing content, and sales collateral for clarity, accuracy, and educational value
• Identify and resolve production challenges while maintaining project momentum
• Stay informed about industry trends, instructional design best practices, and emerging learning technologies
• Continuously share ideas and feedback to improve our courses and production processes

• Experience in instructional design, course production, project management, or a related field
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
• Outstanding English communication skills, both written and spoken
• Comfortable collaborating with senior professionals and subject matter experts
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a remote, collaborative environment
• Flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones
• Passion for education, lifelong learning, and creating engaging learning experiences
• Experience with online education or EdTech is a plus

• Competitive Compensation:Competitive salary,Performance-based bonuses,Opportunities for career advancement as ELVTR continues to grow globally
• Learn and Grow:Free access to ELVTR courses,Ongoing professional development opportunities,Career growth within one of the world's fastest-growing online education companies
• Remote-First Culture: Work from wherever you're most productive, Flexible and supportive work environment,Collaborative international team
• Health & Wellbeing:Gym membership reimbursement,Mental health support, Generous paid vacation allowance

Why Join ELVTR?

• Make an Impact:Every course you help create empowers professionals to build new skills, advance their careers, and unlock opportunities they never thought possible.
• Grow Your Career:We're committed to developing our people. As ELVTR continues to expand globally, you'll have opportunities to grow professionally, take on new challenges, and shape the future of online education.
• Join a Winning Team:Work alongside passionate educators, creators, marketers, and innovators who are committed to delivering world-class learning experiences and making education more accessible around the world.

Ready to Help Shape the Future of Online Learning?

If you're looking for more than just another instructional design role—if you want to collaborate with industry experts, create meaningful educational experiences, and make a lasting impact on learners around the world,we'd love to hear from you.

ELVTR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.