Lead Learning Designer — Hybrid, GenAI-Driven Courses

Online-Education-Services; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Medical allowance

Commute allowance

Flexible work

Healthy culture

Generous annual leave

Maternity/Paternity benefits

Study leave

Mentoring

Culture events

Job summary

Online-Education-Services seeks a Learning Designer to craft world-class digital learning experiences for global learners. You will drive innovative design while aligning materials with our quality framework, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

You’ll leverage GenAI to enhance workflows, deliver engaging courses, and mentor colleagues within a multidisciplinary team. This role offers hybrid work and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in online or blended learning design or a similar role.
• Strong consultancy and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in designing and developing courses for multiple LMSs (e.g., EdX, Canvas, Bridge, etc.).
• Proven ability to self-motivate, work autonomously, and demonstrate leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Deep knowledge of best practices for online and blended learning design.
• Ability to coach peers and external stakeholders on best practices.
• Interest in agile learning and development (L&D) design and technology-enhanced learning.
• Excellent attention to detail and a solutions-oriented approach to learning design challenges.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced learning design knowledge to create technology-enabled learning experiences that meet best practice standards.
• Ensure all learning materials align with OES’s quality framework and enhance learner engagement.
• Translate course blueprints into detailed course storyboards for seamless digital course development.
• Design instructionally sound and engaging online learning experiences with structured content and multimedia.
• Author directly on the LMS or support the learning technologist team in course building.
• Collaborate with production to create course and video graphic guides.
• Support internal QA processes to meet OES standards.
• Proactively integrate GenAI technologies to enhance workflow and innovation.

Skills

Online learning design

Consulting skills

LMS design & development

Self-motivation

Agile learning

Stakeholder coaching

Attention to detail

Leadership in teams

Job description

Online-Education-Services seeks a Learning Designer to craft world-class digital learning experiences for global learners. You will drive innovative design while aligning materials with our quality framework, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

You’ll leverage GenAI to enhance workflows, deliver engaging courses, and mentor colleagues within a multidisciplinary team. This role offers hybrid work and growth opportunities.