Learning & Development Designer (Contractor)

Who we are :

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MasterClass is the streaming platform where the world’s best come together so anyone, anywhere, can access and be inspired by their knowledge and stories. We put you in the room with the creators, thinkers, makers and leaders who have changed the world, so that you can change yours.

Members get unprecedented access to 150 instructors and classes across a wide variety of fields, including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Step into Nas’ recording studio and Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen, and go behind the big screen with James Cameron. Design your career with Elaine Welteroth, get ready to win with Lewis Hamilton, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss.

It's a pivotal time for MasterClass – and we want you to be a part of the journey. With offices in San Francisco (HQ) and Waterloo, Ontario plus a studio in Los Angeles, we are looking to expand our team to support the business.

If you want to help make an impact on our members' lives – we want to hear from you!

Snapshot of the Role :

As a Learning Designer, you will be responsible for designing and developing high-quality curriculums and learning experiences that will both educate and entertain MasterClass members. You will work closely with external clients and users to understand their learning goals, content requirements, and learner needs, transforming this information into innovative, learner-centered, and premium course experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about instructional design and client collaboration, with the chance to shape impactful learning journeys.

What You Will Do :

• Lead end-to-end course development in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Conduct desk research and user research to inform class curriculum, course requirements, learner objectives / outcomes, and target audience
• Analyze learner data and feedback to refine learning experiences and improve course effectiveness
• Provide expert implementation of instructional strategies, course design best practices, and learning technologies to maximize course effectiveness
• Create high-quality instructional materials, including but not limited to : learning modules, assessments, supplementary learning materials, etc.
• Manage feedback and revisions on all deliverables, ensuring internal and external stakeholder expectations and standards are met
• Coordinate with internal teams (designers, product managers, insights, video production, marketing, etc.) to ensure seamless course delivery

Required Qualifications :

Contract Role with Deliverable-Based Compensation : This is a contract position, with compensation tied to specific project deliverables. The displayed pay range reflects the average hourly rate associated with this role. Additional details regarding deliverables, timelines, and compensation will be provided during the interview process. The duration of the project is an estimated 6-month term.

At MasterClass, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, MasterClass will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.

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