Remote Senior Instructional Designer — Lead E-Learning

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to lead the development of innovative learning solutions within a remote-first team. You will conceptualize, design, and oversee production of e-learning courses, workshops, and learning materials aligned with pedagogical best practices.

You will collaborate with SMEs, stakeholders and PMs to define objectives, apply ADDIE/SAM models, and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in ID or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive instructional design and e-learning experience.
• Experience designing simulations, interactive modules, and performance-based training.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design capabilities.
• Remote or virtual work experience preferred.
• Familiarity with LMS/LXP.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of e-learning courses and programs.
• Collaborate with SMEs, stakeholders and PMs to define learning objectives.
• Apply ADDIE/SAM to create learner-centered experiences.
• Develop storyboards, scripts, assessments and multimedia elements.
• Oversee junior designers and external vendors for quality.
• Evaluate technologies and tools for content development and delivery.
• Conduct needs analyses to identify performance gaps.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Stay abreast of trends in instructional design and edtech.
• Facilitate design thinking workshops and gather feedback.

Skills

Instructional design

E-learning development

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Remote collaboration

Portfolio development

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Articulate Rise

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to lead the development of innovative learning solutions within a remote-first team. You will conceptualize, design, and oversee production of e-learning courses, workshops, and learning materials aligned with pedagogical best practices.

You will collaborate with SMEs, stakeholders and PMs to define objectives, apply ADDIE/SAM models, and ensure high-quality outcomes.