Design Function Lead

Role Overview

Design Team

This role balances research-driven pedagogy with practical design decisions, ensuring every course is both academically sound and workplace-ready.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Design Leadership

• Lead the

  Design Team

  in defining the pedagogical models, learning outcomes, and overall approach for programs delivered through ILT (Instructor-Led Training), VILT (Virtual Instructor-Led Training), and blended formats.
• Translate organizational and learner needs into clear requirements for the Development Team (Instructional Designers, Writers, Media Experts, SMEs).
• Ensure all programs are consistent, research-based, and focused on skill transfer and workplace readiness.

Pedagogical Excellence

• Apply proven methodologies such as Experiential Learning, Scenario-Based Learning, Adaptive Learning, and Socratic Questioning to shape engaging and effective courses.
• Create templates, guidelines, and frameworks that enable the Development Team to construct high-quality learning materials efficiently.
• Champion questioning, reflection, and critical thinking as core design principles.

Collaboration with Development Team

• Partner with the Development Team to turn designs into courses – providing clarity on pedagogy, content flow, learner experience, and outcomes.
• Work with SMEs and domain experts to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and relevance of learning content.
• Support the development of instructor resources and learner support materials.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Build, guide, and mentor the Design Team to think creatively, apply research, and maintain quality standards.
• Foster close collaboration between Design and Development teams, ensuring smooth handover and alignment.

Impact & Measurement

• Define success metrics for learning programs (learner engagement, mastery, confidence, application on the job).
• Use feedback and evidence from learners, instructors, and clients to refine future designs.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in learning design or related roles, with experience leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional strategies, and classroom/vILT/online facilitation methods.
• Experience in creating scalable learning solutions across multiple industries.
• Proven ability to lead design decisions and translate them into actionable development requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with new learning technologies and openness to using AI in design and delivery.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with content creators, instructors, SMEs, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills to explain pedagogy and design choices in clear, practical terms.
• Track record of creating engaging, outcomes-driven learning programs.