Learning Designer

Location: Cape Town

Working Practices: Hybrid | Mondays and Thursdays in office and remaining days remote.

Contract type: We’re currently hiring for both fixed-term and permanent roles.

Working Hours: 10H00AM - 18H30PM (SAST)

Job summary:

Are you passionate about shaping the future of digital learning? As a Learning Designer at Construct, you will have the opportunity to craft world-class, innovative learning experiences that inspire and engage global learners. Whether you're designing cutting-edge MBA programs, developing life-changing MOOCs, or creating competency-based job training, your work will directly impact learners around the world.

In this role, you’ll drive creative and forward-thinking solutions while ensuring that all learning materials align with best practices and Construct’s quality framework. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, proactively leveraging GenAI technologies to enhance your workflow and deliver top-tier digital products.

While working in a highly supportive environment, you will be expected to:

• Take full ownership of your work, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Contribute to a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Deliver creative, practical solutions that meet client needs within project scope and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced learning design knowledge to create technology-enabled learning experiences that meet best practice standards.
• Ensure all learning materials align with Construct’s quality framework and enhance learner engagement.
• Effectively engage with internal stakeholders to translate course blueprints into detailed course storyboards for seamless digital course development.
• Design instructionally sound and engaging online learning experiences by structuring content, creating activities, and integrating multimedia elements.
• Author directly on the LMS or support the learning technologist team in course building.
• Regularly collaborate with the production team to create course and video graphic guides in line with Construct’s design principles.
• Support internal quality assurance processes, ensuring all design activities meet Construct’s high standards.
• Proactively integrate and utilize GenAI technologies to enhance workflow efficiency and innovation in course design.

You have:

• 5+ years of experience in online or blended learning design or a similar role.
• Strong consultancy and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in designing and developing courses for multiple LMSs (e.g., EdX, Canvas, Bridge, etc.).
• Proven ability to self-motivate, work autonomously, and demonstrate leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Deep knowledge of best practices for online and blended learning design.
• Ability to coach peers and external stakeholders on best practices.
• A demonstrable interest in and understanding of agile learning and development (L&D) design and technology-enhanced learning.
• Excellent attention to detail and a solutions-oriented approach to learning design challenges.

About Construct
Construct Education is a fee-for-service digital learning solutions company specializing in the design of innovative, impactful, and bespoke digital learning experiences.  As a wholly-owned subsidiary of OES, a global leader in education solutions, we continue to push the boundaries of online education. Construct Education is committed to redefining online education in a way that prepares learners for real-world challenges and helps them succeed in their careers. Our vision is for everyone to have access to meaningful education through superior online programs. 

Company Culture & Values 

 We are a people-focused organisation with a culture built around collaboration, connection, and working together toward one common goal. Our vibrant, values-led culture is grounded in four core principles that guide everything we do: 

Passion and Perseverance: We love what we do (even though it’s not always easy) and take pride in creating transformative learning experiences. We bring a ‘can-do’ attitude to our work, tackling challenges and inspiring others. 

Teamwork: We operate as cross-functional teams globally with trust and respect, celebrating success. We have fun while we work and enjoy collaborating with each other and OES partners. 

Agility and Innovation: We are innovative, lateral thinkers who use our skills to do things better for our students. We thrive in ambiguity, embrace change and challenge conventional thinking.  

Integrity: We do what’s right, and what we say we will do, every time. We value a culture of respectful feedback and believe that respect trumps harmony. 
What’s in it for you?

Flexible work for genuine career-life fit

A healthy and supportive company culture

Generous annual leave

Paid maternity and paternity benefits

Professional development and mentoring

Construct Culture Club events

Study leave