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  • Act as design authority and quality reviewer for course plans, guides, and LMS builds, ensuring alignment with client standards.
  • Lead client-facing meetings, present design decisions, and provide expert feedback to instructional designers.
  • Coach contract designers, onboard new team members, and coordinate with project managers on sequencing and risks.

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$92,000–$98,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Lead customer enablement by training faculty and stakeholders on Curie's AI tools and instructional design best practices.
  • Manage a distributed team of instructional designers, setting scope, hiring contractors, and ensuring quality.
  • Partner with product development to bring field insights and test new features from an instructional design perspective.

Alchemy provides AI-enabled course design software that reduces costs and accelerates program development. The company is remote-first with a distributed team, emphasizing collaboration, quality, and customer success.

US

  • Research, outline, develop, and QA courses across a range of topics, starting with leadership content.
  • Write clear, engaging, learner-centered course content grounded in credible research and best practices.
  • Apply scenario-based, practice-oriented instructional design suited to interpersonal and judgment-based skills.

EasyLlama provides an AI-powered Human Risk Management platform that modernizes compliance training and policy management. Trusted by 6,000+ organizations, the bootstrapped, profitable company is on the Inc. 5000 and values ownership, collaboration, and excellence.

US

  • Design and develop practical, outcome-driven instructor-led learning experiences for enterprise and technical audiences.
  • Own the full client-facing design process from discovery through delivery, including requirements gathering, project timelines, and content quality.
  • Partner with subject matter experts, instructors, and cross-functional teams to create scalable programs that reflect current market needs and AI-enabled workplace applications.

General Assembly transforms careers through pioneering, experiential education in today's most in-demand skills. With 60,000 alumni globally and recognition from Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 and Fast Company, GA helps individuals and companies thrive in the future of work.

Global

  • Design and develop engaging learning experiences including e-learning, instructor-led training, videos, and job aids.
  • Manage learning content from concept through launch and continuous improvement, leveraging AI for speed and quality.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Operations, and Marketing to create training for new products and processes.

WIN is the #1 ranked inspection services company in the U.S., leveraging AI to transform the $250+ billion residential services market. Our culture is high-energy and collaborative, driven by curiosity and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

$65,000–$70,000/yr
US

  • Design and develop interactive online training courses using tools like Articulate 360.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex compliance topics into engaging learning experiences.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high quality and timely delivery.

KPA provides compliance training and software solutions for the automotive industry. The company values collaboration and creativity, offering a flexible remote work environment.

Philippines

  • Format and update presentation materials to match Bundle's design templates.
  • Apply adult learning principles and leverage AI tools like Claude and Copilot for efficiency.
  • Conduct quality control and manage files independently using Microsoft Office 365.

Frontier is a subsidiary of Fresh Prints, a fully remote 150-person company that helps firms build cross-functional teams abroad by hiring top talent. Bundle, a Frontier service, delivers live 1:1 leadership training and has hit its goals six quarters in a row.

US

  • Use AI and digital tools to create compelling learning experiences for millions of users at leading companies.
  • Guide learning content from concept to launch, leveraging AI agents and collaborating with designers and producers.
  • Evaluate and improve existing content through feedback and experimentation to maximize behavior impact.

BrainStorm is a B2B SaaS company that drives digital adoption and organizational change for leading global companies like PepsiCo and Mattel. The company fosters a dynamic, fun-loving atmosphere with a high-performing team of self-starters committed to excellence.

Global

  • Drive cross-functional learning initiatives and lead the migration to a custom-built LMS as the primary instructional design owner.
  • Architect end-to-end learning pathways, role-based certifications, and self-paced academies for admin users and enterprise clients.
  • Design interactive, scenario-based learning experiences and track learner telemetry to measure ROI on customer and internal enablement.

Neon One is a leader in nonprofit software since 2004, creating intuitive solutions that help small and mid-sized nonprofits connect with people, build trust, and make good happen every day. Their culture is powered by empathy, innovation, and a shared mission to empower organizations making a difference, operating with a customer-first mindset and embracing bold new ideas.

US

  • Design, develop, and facilitate onboarding, readiness, and upskilling programs for new and existing associates.
  • Conduct needs assessments and partner with stakeholders to identify performance gaps and design learning solutions.
  • Leverage learning technologies and AI-enabled tools to enhance content development and training effectiveness.

Protective is an insurance company that helps protect customers against life's uncertainties. The company fosters a supportive culture focused on employee wellbeing and offers comprehensive benefits.

US 18w maternity 16w paternity

  • Design and deliver clinical training content using modern instructional design techniques and the ADDIE model.
  • Partner with customers and internal teams to identify training needs and tailor programs for large accounts.
  • Maintain clinical standards, measure training effectiveness, and support expansion of clinical training offerings.

Spring Health is an AI-native mental health company eliminating barriers to care through personalized support across coaching, therapy, medication, and specialty care. Reaching over 170 million people worldwide, the team values AI fluency, collaboration, and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.

US

  • Develop and QA workplace safety and EHS courses across OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.
  • Translate federal and state safety regulations into engaging, learner-centered training.
  • Leverage AI-powered tools like Articulate Rise to produce high-quality content faster.

EasyLlama builds an AI-powered Human Risk Management platform replacing checkbox compliance training with mobile-first learning and automation. 6,000+ organizations trust this bootstrapped, profitable company, recognized on the Inc. 5000 list with a 96% G2 rating.

US

  • Own the end-to-end learning and development strategy for the franchise network, designing and producing training materials for new tools, processes, and pilots.
  • Partner with subject matter experts to rapidly develop high-quality training content, managing production timelines and ensuring on-time delivery.
  • Measure training effectiveness through completion rates, behavioral adoption metrics, and qualitative feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Honor Technology provides technology, tools, and services to empower older adults to live independently. With a global network of over 100,000 Care Pros, the company sets a new standard for aging in place with a people-first culture.

US

  • Lead implementation of the Government-established learning and career-development framework for an early-career acquisition cohort.
  • Coordinate learning across federal acquisition fundamentals, lifecycle, procurement, and more.
  • Design and facilitate cohort-based learning activities such as workshops, case studies, and peer-learning sessions.

Reveille Group is a strategic advisory consulting firm focused on providing innovative solutions including technical analysis and development. We're a team of strategically-minded consultants who prioritize work-life balance with a full benefits package.

US

  • Own course production end to end, transforming product documentation into polished, interactive eLearning courses with measurable learning objectives.
  • Write learner-focused copy, design visuals, build interactions, and publish in WorkRamp while establishing a reusable visual design language.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, push back on unclear content, and ensure every interaction serves the learning goal.

Fieldguide builds AI-augmented software for assurance and audit practitioners to enhance trust in global commerce. The company has raised over $125M from top investors, serves more than 50% of top-100 CPA firms, and values diversity and inclusion.

Canada United States

  • Design and develop high-quality learning solutions for sales enablement across Client Engagement and Delivery organizations.
  • Independently manage learning projects from needs assessment through design, development, and implementation.
  • Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to create scalable, engaging learning experiences.

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights.

Germany 6w PTO

  • Design and run training programs and content, from onboarding to workshops.
  • Create and maintain e-learning modules, onboarding curricula, toolkits, and workshops.
  • Analyze training feedback and outcomes to continuously improve programs and content.

Orcrist is building a next-generation data intelligence platform using cutting-edge technologies, handling petabyte-scale data with sub-second queries. It offers a remote-first culture with flexible working hours, regular team gatherings, and a focus on professional growth.