Senior Instructional Designer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a senior instructional designer to join a fully remote team. You will conceptualize, design, and develop engaging learning experiences across digital platforms, translating complex content into accessible modules that meet adult learning principles.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, 6+ years of instructional design experience, mastery of tools like Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate, and solid LMS/SCORM knowledge.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional instructional design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools and multimedia software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging e-learning courses and instructor-led materials.
• Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to objectives and assessments.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather content and ensure accuracy.
• Develop storyboards, scripts, and multimedia components for modules.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and suggest data-driven improvements.

Skills

Project management

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

LMS/SCORM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Instructional Designer to join their fully remote team. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing engaging and effective learning experiences across various digital platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of adult learning principles, multimedia development, and the ability to translate complex subject matter into accessible and impactful educational content. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote setting, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, and is passionate about creating innovative learning solutions that drive measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging e-learning courses, instructor-led training materials, and other learning solutions using various authoring tools.
• Apply principles of instructional design and adult learning theory to create effective learning objectives and assessments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content and ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Develop storyboards, scripts, interactive elements, and multimedia components for learning modules.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs and recommend improvements based on data and feedback.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in instructional design, with a strong portfolio of work.
• Expertise in using e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia software.
• Solid understanding of learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning standards (e.g., SCORM).
• Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering exceptional work-life balance and flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development and continuous learning.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture focused on excellence in learning design.