Senior Instructional Designer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Conference attendance

Home office setup support

Generous PTO

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to join a remote team delivering advanced e-learning solutions. You will analyze needs, design strategies, and develop multimedia courses for diverse audiences.

Requirements include a Master’s in Instructional Design and 6+ years of experience, with proficiency in Storyline 360 and Captivate. Strong project management and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in instructional design and e-learning development.
• Proven ability to design engaging online learning experiences.
• Proficiency with Storyline 360 and Captivate.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and assessment design.
• Experience creating multimedia content (video, audio, graphics).

Responsibilities

• Analyze learning requirements and design instructional strategies.
• Develop e-learning courses, training materials, and performance support tools.
• Apply ADDIE, SAM and other models to create learning solutions.
• Create storyboards, scripts, and multimedia content.
• Use authoring tools to build interactive modules.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather content and ensure accuracy.
• Design and develop assessments to measure impact.
• Manage multiple projects with on-time delivery.
• Stay current with trends in instructional design.
• Provide mentorship to junior designers.
• Ensure accessibility and compliance with standards.

Skills

Instructional design

E-learning development

Authoring tools

Adult learning theory

Project management

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design

Tools

Articulate Storyline 360

Adobe Captivate

LMS administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Instructional Designer to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote, full-time position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to the creation of exceptional learning experiences. You will be responsible for analyzing learning needs, designing engaging and effective instructional materials, and developing multimedia-rich e-learning courses for a diverse audience. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in adult learning principles, course development methodologies, and the application of cutting-edge educational technologies. As a remote-first organization, we foster a collaborative and supportive virtual environment, empowering our team members to excel. This is an exciting opportunity to shape impactful learning solutions for a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze learning requirements and design comprehensive instructional strategies.
• Develop engaging e-learning courses, training materials, and performance support tools.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create effective learning solutions.
• Create storyboards, scripts, and content for multimedia elements, including video and audio.
• Utilize authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) to develop interactive learning modules.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content and ensure accuracy.
• Design and develop assessments to measure learning effectiveness and impact.
• Manage multiple instructional design projects concurrently, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in instructional design and e-learning.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior instructional designers.
• Ensure all learning materials are accessible and comply with relevant standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in instructional design and e-learning development.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing engaging online learning experiences.
• Proficiency with industry-standard authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate).
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories, learning methodologies, and assessment design.
• Experience creating multimedia content (video, audio, graphics).
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.
• Portfolio demonstrating a range of successful instructional design projects.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) administration is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending industry conferences.
• A collaborative and innovative virtual work culture.
• Access to state-of-the-art design and development tools.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Employee assistance program for well-being.
• Chance to work on impactful and cutting-edge learning initiatives.
• Support for home office setup and productivity.