Senior Instructional Designer
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Instructional Designer in South Africa to shape innovative, story-driven digital learning experiences for adult professionals in a fast scaling, global environment.
This role involves designing engaging blended learning programs that combine eLearning, live sessions, and experiential activities. The position emphasizes creativity, experimentation, and modern instructional design practices. You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to translate complex knowledge into clear, impactful learning journeys, with a strong focus on utilizing generative AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance learning effectiveness.
Accountabilities- Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to define learning objectives and create structured instructional programs
- Design and develop blended learning solutions including eLearning modules, self paced content, virtual sessions, and on the job learning activities
- Apply adult learning principles and evidence based instructional design methodologies to ensure engagement and retention
- Ensure consistency, accessibility, and instructional quality across all learning materials and delivery formats
- Leverage generative AI tools, including building and configuring custom GPT based solutions to enhance learning experiences
- Manage project timelines, workflows, and cross functional communication to ensure timely delivery of learning initiatives
- Proven experience in instructional design, learning experience design, or corporate training development
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and modern instructional design methodologies
- Hands on familiarity with generative AI tools and understanding of LLM capabilities and limitations
- Experience or interest in prototyping and configuring AI powered learning solutions such as custom GPTs
- Ability to work in a fast paced, iterative, and collaborative environment
- Strong creativity, problem solving skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovation driven learning environment
- Exposure to cutting edge e learning tools, AI technologies, and modern instructional design practices
- Career growth opportunities within a fast paced and purpose driven team
- Involvement in global training initiatives with meaningful business impact
- Access to high quality professional development resources and learning insights
- Flexible, remote friendly independent contractor arrangement
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