Remote Instructional Design Lead: Strategy & Leadership

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Instructional Design Lead to spearhead remote instructional design initiatives. The role focuses on strategy and execution of innovative learning programs, leading a team of designers, and shaping curricula from inception to deployment in a remote-first setting.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Instructional Design and 7+ years of progressive experience, including leadership, with a proven portfolio of eLearning, ILT, and blended solutions, plus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Adult Learning, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive instructional design experience, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Experience designing ILT, e-learning, virtual classrooms, and blended learning.
• Proficient with Articulate Storyline/Rise and Adobe Captivate.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and instructional design models (ADDIE/SAM).
• Excellent project management and ability to lead multiple complex projects.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills; proven remote leadership.
• A strong portfolio of instructional design projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and delivery of eLearning courses and programs.
• Mentor and grow a team of instructional designers; provide feedback and development.
• Oversee creation of learning materials including modules, guides, workbooks, job aids, and assessments.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to define objectives and ensure content relevance.
• Maintain high design standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Research and adopt innovative learning technologies and methodologies.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets; ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze learning needs and performance gaps to recommend solutions.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops, remote or in-person as needed.
• Use data and analytics to evaluate effectiveness and drive improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Instructional design

Adult learning theory

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design

Tools

Articulate Storyline/Rise

Adobe Captivate

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Instructional Design Lead to spearhead remote instructional design initiatives. The role focuses on strategy and execution of innovative learning programs, leading a team of designers, and shaping curricula from inception to deployment in a remote-first setting.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Instructional Design and 7+ years of progressive experience, including leadership, with a proven portfolio of eLearning, ILT, and blended solutions, plus