Visual Learning Designer

SmartStart South AfricaJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

29 days ago

Job description

Video and visual content creation

Create instructional videos in Canva using scripts provided by other SmartStart team members (usually in the EL&LD team).
In some cases, write scripts and create videos based on briefs provided by other SmartStart team members (usually in the EL&LD team).
Create simple graphics to use in online courses (and possibly WhatsApp communications with SmartStarters).

Early learning materials design

Review early learning materials designed by the Head of EL & LD or other team members.

Support the design of early learning materials such as the SmartStart curriculum, Small & Large Group Activity book and home learning activities & storybooks.

Participate in the review and design process of EL materials, led by the Head of EL & LD.

Basic graphic design

Make text changes and small edits to graphics in InDesign documents.

Do basic graphic design work that does not require the skills and experience of a professional graphic designer.

Do layout work of documents and presentations in Word and PowerPoint.

Online learning design & support

Create quizzes and simple activities in Moodle.

Upload images and video content to Moodle.

Design and review online learning courses with the support of EL & LD team members.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

2-5 years’ experience in education or non-profit sectors.

At least 1-2 years’ experience in the ECD sector.

At least 1-2 years’ experience in video creation and editing or learning design.

Strong visual design skills (i.e. the ability to envision and create professional looking and visually inspiring images and videos).

Video creation and editing skills.

Strong skills in Canva and basic skills in InDesign.

Learning design skills – the ability to design simple and engaging instructional content (for online and print materials).

Ability to create simple quizzes and activities and design basic courses in Moodle.

Skills in creating and understanding contextually relevant content for South Africans with limited digital literacy and English literacy.

Ability to design content to support holistic child development and early learning.

An understanding of the core principles of early learning pedagogy.

Ability to design collaboratively and work in a team environment.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Essential : A degree in education, ECD, social work or child psychology.

Non-essential but an asset : A qualification in visual art or graphic design.

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Learning Designer • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa