Senior Instructional Designer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Instructional Designer to join a distributed team delivering high‑quality, learner‑centered training for diverse audiences. You will design engaging e‑learning courses, blended programs, and multimedia assets, applying ADDIE/SAM and collaborating with SMEs to ensure clear objectives and impactful outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency with Storyline and Captivate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education Technology, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Instructional Designer.
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline; Adobe Captivate).
• Solid understanding of learning management systems (LMS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with remote teams.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging e-learning courses, ILT materials, and blended learning solutions.
• Apply ADDIE, SAM, and other instructional design models to create learner-centered experiences.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather content, define objectives, and ensure accuracy.
• Create storyboards, scripts, assessments, and multimedia elements.
• Manage multiple instructional design projects with timely delivery and quality output.
• Evaluate learning solutions and iterate based on feedback and data.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Storytelling

Independent / self‑driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design / Education Technology / Communications

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

LMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and results-driven Senior Instructional Designer to join their distributed team, based anywhere in South Africa. This fully remote role is critical for conceptualizing, designing, and developing high-quality learning experiences for a variety of audiences. You will leverage your expertise in adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create engaging and effective training materials, digital courses, and blended learning solutions. The ideal candidate will be a master storyteller with a keen eye for detail, passionate about creating impactful learning journeys that drive knowledge acquisition and skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging and effective e-learning courses, instructor-led training materials, and blended learning solutions using industry-standard tools.
• Apply adult learning theories and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create learner-centered experiences.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content, define learning objectives, and ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Create storyboards, scripts, assessments, and multimedia elements to support learning objectives.
• Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning solutions and iterate based on feedback and performance data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education Technology, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Instructional Designer , with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse learning solutions.
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia software.
• Solid understanding of learning management systems (LMS) and their functionalities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.
• Access to advanced learning technologies and development resources.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture that values creativity and continuous learning.