ALX South Africa ยท 2 months ago
Senior Learning Experience Designer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelALX Africa is a non-profit organization focused on empowering Africa's digital future through tech skills training. The Senior Learning Experience Designer will manage a team to create high-quality curricula and ensure alignment with learning principles, while also acting as a coach and project manager to deliver innovative programs.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Oversee the design of new programs, ensuring learning experiences are practical, scalable, and industry-relevant
Ensure curricula and assessments embody our learning design principles and are aligned with desired competencies
Collaborate with industry subject matter experts and institutions to co-create cutting-edge program content
Lead and coach Learning Experience Designers, providing feedback and professional development in instructional design, media integration, and data-informed storytelling
Manage design workflows, sprints, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
Oversee staffing allocations, project plans, and delivery calendars
Establish strong review processes for content quality, accessibility, and pedagogical rigor
Contribute to internal learning initiatives and workshops that strengthen the learning design function organization-wide
Ensure alignment with codified learning principles and institutional standards
Incorporate learner, facilitator, and partner feedback into design iterations
Experiment with new tools, technologies, and media formats (including AI) to enhance learner engagement and outcomes
Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the design team
Codify best practices, frameworks, and tools into playbooks and templates that enable consistent, high-quality design across programs
Use learner performance data, completion metrics, and feedback to iteratively improve course design and delivery
Develop dashboards or reporting frameworks in partnership with the data team to track learning effectiveness, engagement, and assessment validity
Advocate for evidence-based decision-making in program and content iterations
Qualification
Required
Proven track record in instructional design, learning experience design, or curriculum development
Experience leading teams of designers or educators, with strong coaching and mentorship abilities
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale program development projects
Experience working with or integrating AI-powered learning or assessment tools
Expertise in instructional design methods, curriculum frameworks, and learner-centered design
Strong systems thinking and ability to design learning experiences that balance pedagogy, technology, and operations
Strong project management skills (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, pipeline tracking)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with SMEs, partners, and cross-functional teams
Ability to translate research and feedback into actionable program improvements
Passion for innovation in learning, with comfort navigating ambiguity and complexity
Familiarity with authoring tools (e.g. H5P) and learning management systems
Strong storytelling, writing, and editing skills for creating engaging learning narratives
Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges
Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others
Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey
Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond
Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger
Preferred
Beneficial: exposure to creative industries, digital media, or emerging technology fields
Beneficial: Prior experience working in accredited or competency-based education programs is a plus
Company
ALX South Africa
ALX is a leading technology training provider, built to accelerate the careers of young Africans through the technology and professional skills that enable them to thrive in the digital economy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase