[Remote] Senior Learning Experience Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ALX Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future through tech skills training. The Senior Learning Experience Designer will manage a team of designers to create high-quality curricula, ensuring alignment with learning principles and strategic goals while collaborating with industry experts to develop impactful programs.ResponsibilitiesOversee the design of new programs, ensuring learning experiences are practical, scalable, and industry-relevantEnsure curricula and assessments embody our learning design principles and align with the desired competenciesCollaborate with industry subject matter experts and institutions to co-create cutting-edge program contentLead and coach Learning Experience Designers, providing feedback and professional development in instructional design, media integration, and data-informed storytellingManage design workflows, sprints, and retrospectives to ensure smooth deliveryOversee staffing allocations, project plans, and delivery calendarsEstablish strong review processes for content quality, accessibility, and pedagogical rigourContribute to internal learning initiatives and workshops that strengthen the learning design function organisation-wideEnsure alignment with codified learning principles and institutional standardsIncorporate learner, facilitator, and partner feedback into design iterationsExperiment with new tools, technologies, and media formats (including AI) to enhance learner engagement and outcomesDrive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the design teamCodify best practices, frameworks, and tools into playbooks and templates that enable consistent, high-quality design across programsUse learner performance data, completion metrics, and feedback to iteratively improve course design and deliveryDevelop dashboards or reporting frameworks in partnership with the data team to track learning effectiveness, engagement, and assessment validityAdvocate for evidence-based decision-making in program and content iterationsSkillsProven track record in instructional design, learning experience design, or curriculum developmentExperience leading teams of designers or educators, with strong coaching and mentorship abilitiesDemonstrated experience managing large-scale program development projectsExperience working with or integrating AI-powered learning or assessment toolsExpertise in instructional design methods, curriculum frameworks, and learner-centred designStrong systems thinking and ability to design learning experiences that balance pedagogy, technology, and operationsStrong project management skills (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, pipeline tracking)Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with SMEs, partners, and cross-functional teamsAbility to translate research and feedback into actionable program improvementsPassion for innovation in learning, with comfort navigating ambiguity and complexityFamiliarity with authoring tools (e.g. H5P) and learning management systemsStrong storytelling, writing, and editing skills for creating engaging learning narrativesWillingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challengesOpenness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving othersA passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journeyProactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyondThe ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge strongerBeneficial: exposure to creative industries, digital media, or emerging technology fieldsBeneficial: Prior experience working in accredited or competency-based education programs is a plusCompany OverviewALX is a leading talent accelerator, built to accelerate the careers of young Africans through the technology, creative and entrepreneurship that enable them to thrive in the digital economy. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.alxafrica.com.