Instructional Designer at WNS Global Services

Job Description
Join a team of learning design and development experts to create, maintain and manage learning content for Ucademy and its clients.

•          Work with SMEs to understand varying learner needs, identify learning outcomes and apply learning design methodology.
•          Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that achieve learning outcomes.
•          Write and edit clear, high quality content.
•          Visualise instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished solution.
•          Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.
•          Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods.
•          Manage the creation of supporting material.
•          In collaboration with SMEs and learning experts, decide on the criteria used to judge learner’s performance and develop appropriate assessment instruments.
•          Manage delivery timelines, liaise with SMEs, clients and team members to ensure deadlines are met.
•          Maintain clear communication between all parties involved in the creation of learning solutions.
•          Maintain project documentation.
•          Create new interactive and innovative learning solutions for new and existing learning solutions delivered through/by Ucademy.
•          Convert existing materials (variety of formats) into high quality, innovative learning materials which includes a range of deliverables.
•          Strengthen and enhance resources within existing programmes.
•          Maintain efficient file sharing/updating/archival processes.
•          Work with the team in the planning, design, development and testing of new technologies for the delivery of e-learning materials.
•          Carry out any other duties that Ucademy may require from time to time and which are consistent with the post and grade.

Qualifications
         Matric or equivalent degree

•          Proven working experience in instructional design and with instructional technology
•          Excellent knowledge of learning theories, assessment theories and instructional design models
•          Proven experience in designing, writing, assessing and creating high quality learning materials
•          Proven ability to edit and proof read learning materials
•          The ability to understand, edit and apply instructional design and learning assessment principles to all types of material including subjects that may be outside your field of expertise
•          Experience of managing/organising projects, meeting required standards and deadlines

Additional Information
SKILLS

•          In depth knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
•          Lesson and curriculum planning skills
•          Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio and video scripts
•          Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
•          Good working knowledge of e-learning software tool (Articulate Storyline 360), as well as learning management software such as Moodle
•          Competence in using Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
•          Effective interpersonal skills
•          Ability to work in a highly organised and logical manner, working as part of a team and on own initiative

ATTRIBUTES

•          Detail oriented
•          Problem solver
•          Great time management
•          Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•          Able to apply existing knowledge to unknown areas
•          Able to manage multiple tasks at the same time
•          Enthusiastic and motivated
•          Flexible, adaptable and able to cope with a busy workload
•          Able to take initiative and be proactive