Technical Creative Curriculum Manager

TalentPop App; Pietermaritzburg; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading virtual assistance provider is seeking a Technical Creative Curriculum Manager who can design and implement a comprehensive training program for a global team. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in graphic design with expertise in E-commerce, alongside the ability to develop effective instructional materials. This role offers a competitive salary, a $500 sign-on bonus, health coverage, and a fully remote work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Budget for professional development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Learning & Development programs, preferably in a remote setting.
• 3+ years in graphic design with a focus on E-commerce advertising.
• Ability to create clear lesson plans and instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the comprehensive training curriculum.
• Develop and execute a Technical Creative Certification for creative VAs.
• Conduct advanced virtual training sessions and workshops.

Skills

Graphic design expertise

Instructional design passion

Adobe Suite mastery

Curriculum development

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

Technical Creative Curriculum Manager (Remote) at TalentPop

TalentPop is the leading provider of high-performance virtual assistance to the world’s fastest-growing E-commerce brands. We are scaling our creative delivery model and are searching for a Technical Creative Curriculum Manager—an expert who can translate elite graphic design and video production standards into a scalable, certification-based training program for our global workforce.

This role requires a unique blend of advanced creative expertise and a passion for instructional design, ensuring that every digital asset we deliver meets the highest technical and artistic fidelity required by modern e-commerce.

Special Offer: $500 USD Sign-On Bonus

We are committed to securing top-tier talent. A $500 USD sign-on bonus will be paid upon successful completion of your 90-day introductory period.

What You’ll Be Accountable For: L&D and Creative Quality

• Curriculum Ownership: Design, implement, and maintain the comprehensive training curriculum, focusing on high-fidelity E-commerce design standards (e.g., advanced color theory, composition, mobile optimization, and advertising formats).
• Creative Certification Program: Develop and execute a mandatory Technical Creative Certification for all creative VAs. This includes creating practical assessment projects, detailed scoring rubrics, and final sign-off processes to determine client-readiness.
• Targeted Skill Intervention: Collaborate with Operations to analyze creative performance metrics and client feedback. Immediately design and deploy targeted coaching and training sessions to address identified skill gaps across the remote team.
• Instructional Delivery: Lead advanced, engaging virtual training sessions, workshops, and one-on-one mentorship that drives mastery in Adobe Suite and efficient creative workflows.
• Process Standardization: Create detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflow templates for various creative assets, specializing in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and foundational After Effects/Premiere Pro for motion assets.

Required Expertise: The Certified Design Instructor

• Creative L&D Experience: 2+ years of formal experience developing, managing, and delivering technical training or Learning & Development (L&D) programs, preferably within a remote or BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) setting.
• Professional Design Background: 3+ years of hands‑on professional experience in a graphic design or digital post‑production role, with a non‑negotiable emphasis on E-commerce advertising and technical asset delivery. A world‑class design portfolio is mandatory.
• Adobe Suite Mastery (Mandatory): Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Working knowledge of foundational motion graphics tools (After Effects/Premiere Pro) for training purposes is also required.
• Documented Process Creation: Demonstrated ability to create clear lesson plans, instructional materials, assessment rubrics, and scalable creative SOPs.

Mandatory Technical Readiness

A high-performance dedicated home office setup is required to manage demanding creative software and training sessions:

• Internet: A stable, wired internet connection (20 Mbps minimum).
• Hardware: PC/Laptop capable of running demanding graphic design software: Minimum Core i7 / Ryzen 7 equivalent with 16 GB RAM preferred.

Compensation and Perks

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• $500 USD Sign-On Bonus.
• Comprehensive health coverage and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package.
• Permanent remote work setup.
• Dedicated budget for continuous professional development, software licenses, and certifications.
• Clear pathways for advancement into specialized L&D or Technical Management roles.

If you are ready to be the architect of creative excellence for a global E-commerce team, apply now to become our Technical Creative Curriculum Manager!