Online Instructional Designer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Online Instructional Designer to design and develop engaging e-learning experiences for a fully remote team. You will translate complex information into accessible digital content and apply adult learning principles to deliver impactful courses for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities include collaborating with SMEs, using industry-standard authoring tools, and ensuring accessibility and quality across all learning assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 5+ years of instructional design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools and SCORM-compliant content.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop online learning experiences, courses and modules.
• Apply ADDIE, SAM and adult learning theories for learner-centered content.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather content and define objectives.
• Use e-learning tools to produce high-quality digital assets.
• Develop assessments to measure learning effectiveness.
• Ensure materials meet WCAG accessibility and brand guidelines.

Skills

Instructional design

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

LMS/SCORM

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design/Education/Curriculum Development

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and highly skilled Online Instructional Designer to join their forward-thinking team in Mossel Bay . This fully remote position is critical in shaping the learning experiences for our clients' diverse audience. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing engaging, effective, and accessible e-learning courses and materials. This role requires a deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and the ability to translate complex information into compelling digital content. Join us to innovate in the e-learning space and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and development, all from your remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging and effective online learning experiences, including courses, modules, and performance support materials.
• Apply instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and adult learning theories to create learner-centered content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content, define learning objectives, and ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Utilize a variety of e-learning authoring tools and multimedia technologies to produce high-quality digital learning assets.
• Develop assessments and evaluations to measure learning effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure all learning materials comply with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and brand guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Instructional Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing online learning projects.
• Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or similar.
• Solid understanding of learning management systems (LMS) and experience developing SCORM-compliant content.
• Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development and continuing education.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment focused on innovation in e-learning.