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Learning Experience Designer at ALX Africa, Remote

As a Learning Experience Designer, you will design and develop powerful, learner-centered experiences that are practical, engaging, and scalable. You will collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to translate industry expertise into structured curricula, lessons, assessments, and activities.

You’ll apply learning design frameworks and tools to create programs that align with our institutional principles, integrate innovative formats (including AI-enabled tools), and achieve measurable learner outcomes.

Specific Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Design engaging, learner-centred experiences aligned to outcomes and learner needs.
• Develop lessons, projects, assessments, and activities using sound instructional design principles.
• Apply design frameworks, templates, and accessibility standards for consistency and quality.
• Experiment with new tools and formats (e.g., AI, interactive media) to enhance learner impact.
• Support senior designers in developing curricula and learning experiences across multiple programs.
• Assist with preparing course deployment materials and conducting final quality assurance checks on LMS content.

Collaboration & Content Creation

• Work with subject matter experts to translate expertise into clear, structured learning content.
• Curate and adapt high-quality materials for online, blended, and experiential learning environments.
• Document and organize learning assets for reuse, scalability, and version control.
• Participate in content review sessions, applying ALX’s design frameworks and templates to ensure accuracy, clarity, and learner engagement.
• Identify and document areas of improvement within existing courses and propose practical enhancements.
• Help collect, clean, and organize learner feedback and analytics for use in iterative design cycles.

Technology & Tools

• Support experimentation with new authoring tools, AI-assisted design workflows, and interactive media formats.
• Learn and apply HTML/CSS for minor course edits or updates on learning platforms, under the guidance of senior designers.

Feedback & Iteration

• Use learner and stakeholder feedback to refine and improve learning experiences.
• Track learner outcomes and integrate insights into iterative design cycles.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of team design playbooks and standards.
• Actively seek mentorship and feedback from senior designers to improve instructional design and project management capabilities.

Skill Requirements 

Experience

• Proven experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or related fields.
• Practical exposure to online, blended, or technology-enabled learning.
• Exposure to user-centred design, education technology, or creative storytelling preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of instructional design models and adult learning principles.
• Ability to craft clear, compelling content across different formats.
• Proficiency with instructional design tools and digital learning platforms.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating learning effectiveness and making data-driven improvements.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving with an eye for detail and usability.

Mindset

• Learner-first orientation with a passion for scalable, accessible education.
• Curiosity and openness to experimenting with new methods and technologies.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and motivated to deliver impact at scale.
• Growth-oriented: eager to learn, take feedback, and build design mastery through hands-on experience.

Person Specification/Attributes

• 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.