Visual Learning Designer

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 year’s experience in education or non-profit sectors At least 1-2 year’s experience in the ECD sector At least 1-2 year’s experience in video creation and editing or learning design · Strong visual design skills (i.e. be able 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