Jobs at Learning Sandbox

Job description:

We are looking for highly talented full-time Graphic Designers to join the growing Learning Sandbox team. 

Learning Sandbox is an education technology consultancy based in Cape Town, South Africa. The heartbeat of our business is producing bespoke digital content while also offering strategic, pedagogical and digital asset research, design and production services. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individual differences are respected, appreciated, and supported.

You’ll be responsible for injecting life into our digital marketing content with your graphic design skills. You’ll be working as a part of a larger content creation team, ensuring the visual content we load onto our web platform is attention-grabbing and of high quality. We want creative pioneers, who live outside the box and settle for nothing less than excellence. Newly graduates are welcome! 

The basics:

• Remuneration: Market-Related 

• Type: Full-Time

• Job level: Entry to intermediate. 

• Reports to: Nicole Marias 

• Location: Remote, with the option of coming into our shared office space in Constantia, Cape Town

• Company: Learning Sandbox

• Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to brand and style guidelines

• Liaise and collaborate with the broader creative team 

• Deliver your designs on deadline

• Keep yourself updated on any graphic design developments and trends in digital marketing.

• An ability to accurately interpret briefs and stay on brand, while not being afraid to pitch a new perspective is key 

• The ability to take lead on a project

• Communicate updates on multiple platforms

• Create innovative graphics that are accurate to the content

• Researching certain aspects of a brief

• Adapting quickly between different assets and projects

• Assisting in briefs and mock ups

• Creating templates and setting procedures

• Being able to comprehend challenging briefs

Requirements:

• Good problem solving skills

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• Communication skills both written and verbal

• Degree in relevant field preferable but not required

• Willingness to work remotely 

• Newly graduates are welcome 

• A knowledge of Apple products is preferred but not required

• Experience in digital design is preferred but not required

• Can follow multiple requirements and procedures

• Comfortable with working on multiple tasks at the same time

• Ability to work with Adobe Illustrator and other adobe products

• Must be eligible for employment in South Africa.

The next step for shortlisted candidates is to complete a competency test. If you do not hear from us after 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Disclaimer: Learning Sandbox (Pty) Ltd. only accepts applications that have been completed and submitted via BambooHR. We do not accept any third party applications or applications that have been submitted via email. 

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Job description:

We are looking for highly talented full-time Motion Designers/Animators to join the growing Learning Sandbox team. 

Learning Sandbox is an education technology consultancy based in Cape Town, South Africa. The heartbeat of our business is producing bespoke digital content while also offering strategic, pedagogical and digital asset research, design and production services. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individual differences are respected, appreciated, and supported.

You’ll be responsible for injecting life into our digital marketing content with your design and animation skills. You’ll be working as a part of a larger content creation team, ensuring the visual content we load onto our web platform is attention-grabbing and of high quality. We want creative pioneers, who live outside the box and settle for nothing less than excellence. 

The Basics:

• Remuneration: Market-Related

• Type: Full-Time

• Job level: Entry to Mid/Intermediate

• Reports to: Lead Motion Designer 

• Location: Remote, with the option of coming into our shared office space in Constantia, Cape Town

• Company: Learning Sandbox

Responsibilities:

• Create animations for digital marketing content

• Adhere to brand and style guidelines

• Liaise and collaborate with the broader creative team 

• Deliver your animations on deadline

• Proactively response to and resolve issues around animation design and seek opportunities for upskilling 

• Keep yourself updated on any motion graphics and animation developments and trends in digital marketing.

• An ability to accurately interpret briefs and stay on brand, while not being afraid to pitch a new perspective is key 

Requirements:

• Work experience in a digital work environment

• Good problem solving skills

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• Communication skills both written and verbal

• Degree in relevant field preferable but not required

• Willingness to work remotely 

• Preferably 1 or more years in a similar role

• Must be eligible for employment in South Africa.

Good to have:

• Experience in Adobe After Effects is advantageous but not required.

The next step for shortlisted candidates is to complete a competency test. If you do not hear from us after 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Disclaimer: Learning Sandbox (Pty) Ltd. only accepts applications that have been completed and submitted via BambooHR. We do not accept any third party applications or applications that have been submitted via email. 

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Job brief

We are looking for a qualified digital project manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and smooth operation of various digital projects, including content creation, platform applications and other digital assets.

For this position, we expect you to be a tech-savvy professional with an in-depth understanding of how technology can help us achieve our business goals. You should be methodical and have excellent time management skills. As a project manager, you should also use your communication skills to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Ultimately, you should be able to manage and deliver our projects’ digital lifecycle within quality, time and budget requirements. 

The Basics 

• Remuneration: Market-Related 
• Type: Full-Time
• Job level: Intermediate
• Reports to: Head of Project Management 
• Location: Remote, with the option of coming into our shared office space in Constantia, Cape Town
• Company: Learning Sandbox
• Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end project management
• Scope project requirements and prepare budgets 
• Develop a detailed project plan and monitor progress
• Collaborate with internal teams to design, develop and implement digital projects
• Deliver projects on time ensuring quality standards are met
• Develop support documentation including risk logs and requirement specifications
• Communicate with the team and ensure all members are on board with delegated tasks
• Highlight potential risks or malfunctions and act proactively to resolve issues
• Seek opportunities for improvement and suggest new projects 

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a project manager, preferably in a digital work environment
• Hands-on experience with project management software, like Asana and Smartsheet
• Solid technical background with an ability to address accessibility and compatibility issues
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Communication and team management skills 
• Degree in a relevant field, preferable with some specialisation or focus in project management.
• Two to three years experience in a similar role

The next step for shortlisted candidates is to complete a competency test. If you do not hear from us after 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Disclaimer: Learning Sandbox (Pty) Ltd. only accepts applications that have been completed and submitted via BambooHR. We do not accept any third party applications or applications that have been submitted via email.