Senior Learning Experience Designer — Remote

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work arrangement

Professional development (conferences,

Work-life balance and flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Learning Experience Designer for a fully remote team serving professionals in South Africa and internationally. You will design end-to-end learning journeys, applying UX and adult learning theories across modalities, collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to shape effective, accessible learning solutions.

Strong portfolio, 6+ years of design experience, and proficiency with Articulate 360, Captivate, Figma, and Axure are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, HCI)
• 6+ years designing sophisticated learning experiences
• Proven ability applying learning design, UX/UI principles to learning
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (Articulate 360, Captivate) and prototyping tools (Figma, Axure)
• Knowledge of LMS, LXP, and virtual classroom platforms
• Strong communication, collaboration, and independent remote work capability

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging learning experiences across modalities (e-learning, workshops, simulations, microlearning)
• Apply user-centered design and adult learning theories to learning journeys
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to define learning needs and objectives
• Develop learning strategies, performance support tools, and assessment frameworks
• Create storyboards, prototypes, and design documentation
• Leverage authoring tools and multimedia to realize designs
• Conduct user research and testing to gather feedback and iterate
• Ensure accessibility, inclusion, and high quality standards

Skills

User-centered design

Adult learning theories

UX/UI in learning

Remote project leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's in Instructional Design / Learning Experience Design / HCI

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

Figma

Axure

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Learning Experience Designer for a fully remote team serving professionals in South Africa and internationally. You will design end-to-end learning journeys, applying UX and adult learning theories across modalities, collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to shape effective, accessible learning solutions.

Strong portfolio, 6+ years of design experience, and proficiency with Articulate 360, Captivate, Figma, and Axure are required.