Learning Content Designer (Instructional Designer & Developer)

About the role

The Learning Content Designer is responsible for transforming curriculum and instructional content into engaging, learner-centered instructional materials that are visually clear, pedagogically sound, and ready for classroom and digital delivery. Working closely with Teachers/Subject-Matter-Experts, and the Content Production & Operations team, the Learning Content Designer develops high-quality lesson slides, teacher guides, worksheets, learning activities, short instructional videos, and other learning assets that enhance teaching and improve the learner experience. The role combines instructional design, visual communication, content development, and light multimedia production to ensure that every learning resource is engaging, accessible, consistent, and aligned with approved curriculum standards.

Work Arrangement

• Engagement: Freelance
• Work setup: Hybrid, with onsite work three (3) times a week at the GBF office in Mandaluyong
• Onsite days are intended to support close collaboration with the Learning/Content Production & Operations team.

Key responsibilities

• Transform lesson plans and curriculum content into engaging instructional materials
• Design learner-centered lesson slides that support effective classroom instruction
• Apply instructional design principles to improve clarity, sequencing, pacing, and learner engagement
• Ensure content is appropriate for the intended grade level and learning outcomes
• Create visually engaging instructional materials using appropriate layout, typography, hierarchy, color, and graphics
• Develop teacher guides, worksheets, activity sheets, assessments, facilitator resources, and other instructional materials
• Produce and edit simple instructional videos and multimedia learning assets
• Review learning materials for instructional quality, accuracy, usability, accessibility, grammar, formatting, and consistency
• Work closely with Curriculum Writers, Learning Leads, QA, Product, and Technology teams throughout the production process
• Recommend improvements to templates, instructional approaches, production workflows, and design standards

About you

• Background in Education, Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Educational Technology, or a related field
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles
• Excellent presentation and slide design skills
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Express, or similar design tools
• Basic video editing skills (e.g., Premiere Pro, CapCut, Camtasia, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
• Strong written communication and attention to detail
• Able to balance creativity with instructional effectiveness
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative production environments

About us

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, Inc. (GBF) has been making an impact on the education sector for over 30 years. Born from the vision of Mr. John Gokongwei to build the country's industrial competitiveness through an educated workforce, GBF implements programs that empower students and learners with opportunities for skills mastery and practical application. Its key focus is on elevating educators' professional development, increasing access to quality education for the underprivileged sector, creating quality content that is accessible to educators and learners, and supporting the growth of STEM and digitally enabled learners and professionals. Through its various programs, GBF has already made an impact to 17K educators and 1.5M learners to date.