Design Manager

At Generation, we believe in the power of employment to change lives. We are a global nonprofit organization that supports adults to achieve economic mobility through employment. Generation trains and places adult learners of all ages into careers that are otherwise inaccessible, working in partnership with governments, employers, and other system actors. We also conduct original research and share data insights on high-priority global workforce transition topics to inform decision-making by workforce system stakeholders. Launched in 2015, Generation comprises a global hub (Generation You Employed, or GYE) and a network of in-country affiliates. To date, the network has 150,000+ graduates and 23,000+ employers across 50 professions and 17 countries.

When learners join Generation, 91% are unemployed, of which nearly half are long-term unemployed. Three months after completing our program, graduates have a 78% job placement rate, rising to 88% within six months. Of our employed graduates, 79% are hired by repeat employers who have previously hired Generation graduates, and 89% are in jobs directly related to the profession for which we have trained them. Employed graduates immediately earn an average of 3-4X their previous earnings. Two to five years after graduation, 77% of our alumni from upper-middle income countries continue to meet their daily financial needs and 63% can save for the future. To date, Generation's global graduates have earned more than $1.9 billion in wages. Generation graduates typically have a secondary school background, 52% are female, 28% have dependents, and the majority identify with underrepresented communities in their country.

Position Overview:

Generation is in the midst of a period of growth and innovation, with plans over the next 18 months to dramatically increase the number of people we serve, deepen our existing partnerships around the world, and expand and enhance the global tools, curriculum, and offerings that help drive our mission forward. To meet this moment, we are expanding our team with a number of exciting global and regional opportunities.

Under the guidance and review of a Global C&I Lead (or Senior C&I Leads in select regions), the Design Manager plans for and conducts activity mapping, develops high-level curriculum planning materials (e.g. performance goals, scope and sequence, schedule), gathers stakeholder feedback and employer input and revises and customizes programs accordingly. With oversight from a Global C&I Lead (or Senior C&I Leads in select regions), the Design Manager will manage external contractors in the writing of session plans and developing resources needed for program design.

This is a 3-month Fixed-Term, remote role in which we plan to interview from mid-late May with a target start date in June, 2026.

Location:

This role is remote, with preference given to candidates based in Delhi, India, Mexico City, Mexico, or Nairobi, Kenya (or any of our current Generation global affiliate countries).

Generation is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Design and write, or manage external contractors in the writing of, curriculum assets such as session guides, assessments, labs, skills application activities and more for both online and in-person learning settings.
• Create exceptional learning experiences in virtual settings, such as an LMS.
• Co-develop a project plan for creating a new curriculum or revising an existing one in partnership with a Global C&I Lead (or Senior C&I Leads in select regions)
• Participate in curriculum team projects on an as needed basis, to improve curriculum development processes (e.g., documenting best practices, developing e-learning capabilities, revising universal sessions)
• Design and write, or manage external contractors in the writing of, online instructor onboarding courses to familiarize instructors with curriculum materials, according to instructor(s), program and country needs, as needed
• Independently track and report progress according to the plan
• Facilitate communication and stakeholder management as it relates to project completion, with the Global C&I Lead (or Senior C&I Leads in select regions), contract designers, SMEs, technical vendors, employers, and/or delivery partners
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders as it relates to project completion, by understanding their needs, representing the curriculum team's needs, and responding to requests and questions
• Support the Global C&I Lead in recruiting of contract designers, if needed
• Provide feedback and peer-review for other team members to further develop their practice
• Support program adoption and implementation, including launching the affiliate online customization process (support with LMS customization, local calendars, TTT, and more) and ensure on-time instructor course completion

Required Experience And Skills:

• 3+ years curriculum development experience, for adult audiences (ages 18+), ideally with experience in vocational education / workforce skills development
• 1-2 years experience managing curriculum development projects
• Ideal candidate has knowledge of best practices and current trends in adult learning, and/or experience with online and blended learning programs
• Graduate in any field with strong academic track record
• Fluent English required, additional language proficiency highly desirable (Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Thai, Hindi, Tamil most preferred)
• Proficiency with online design, particularly with Canvas (LMS), is highly preferred.

***Please apply with your English resume, thank you***