Remote Lead Online Curriculum Designer - Impactful E-Learning

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Annual leave allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Online Curriculum Designer to spearhead the creation of engaging online courses from a remote setting in South Africa. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of instructional designers, content writers, and multimedia specialists, translating complex topics into accessible modules.

You will define instructional design strategies, collaborate with subject matter experts, and ensure courses meet industry standards and accessibility requirements while staying on

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in instructional design, education technology, or related field.
• 7+ years in online curriculum design, with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and ID models (ADDIE/SAM).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of online course curricula across diverse subjects.
• Mentor and manage a remote team of instructional designers, writers, and multimedia specialists.
• Develop and align instructional design strategies with learning objectives and standards.
• Oversee creation of engaging materials: interactive exercises, videos, and assessments.
• Ensure accessibility and quality assurance across courses.
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Research trends in online education and digital learning technologies.
• Utilize LMS platforms and authoring tools effectively.
• Gather feedback and implement course improvements.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for curriculum initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Remote leadership

Project management

Curriculum design

ADDIE SAM

Education

Master's in Instructional Design

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Online Curriculum Designer to spearhead the creation of engaging online courses from a remote setting in South Africa. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of instructional designers, content writers, and multimedia specialists, translating complex topics into accessible modules.

You will define instructional design strategies, collaborate with subject matter experts, and ensure courses meet industry standards and accessibility requirements while staying on