Learning Designer

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optimizelyNew York (NY)

Training and Development Specialists Professional and Management Development Training

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$74,000-$137,000

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About the role

Learning Designer

Date: Oct 6, 2026

Location: New York, US, 10003

Company: Optimizely

We're not here to add to the noise. We're here to cut through it- with AI that actually works for marketers. From AI-powered content creation to world-class CMS and the industry's most trusted experimentation platform, Optimizely is the tool modern marketers actually want to use. AI-Ready. Set. Go. 10,000+ brands including H&M, PayPal, and Zoom already get it. So do Gartner, Forrester, and IDC, who consistently recognize us as leaders in MarTech. But here's the thing about building great products: it takes great people. Our 1,600+ Optimizers across 12 global offices are curious, collaborative, and refreshingly human. We don't do corporate speak. We do real conversations, big ideas, and genuinely care for the work we make together. If you want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of marketing technology — and actually enjoys doing it — you're in the right place. Find us on Instagram: @optimizely Introduction The Lead AI Instructor owns the learning experience for Markademy, Optimizely's cohort-based program that teaches enterprise marketers to build with AI. This person leads live cohorts, owns and continuously improves the curriculum, and helps scale the program through specialized cohorts and async learning content.

Job Responsibilities: Lead and facilitate live cohorts, holding a room of senior marketers and adapting in real time. Own the end-to-end curriculum: design, build, and iterate instructor-led, self-paced, and blended learning content. Build and expand async learning content and resources. Design and run specialized/vertical cohorts as the program scales. Evaluate and coach partner instructors to ensure consistent quality and messaging. Apply learning science (spacing, retrieval, active practice) to improve cohort completion and retention. Partner cross-functionally across the Markademy team to deliver cohorts smoothly. Knowledge and Experience Demonstrated experience designing and building curriculum for adult/professional learners (instructor-led, self-paced, or blended). Live facilitation/teaching experience with professional audiences; ability to hold and engage a room of senior marketers. At least 2 years teaching AI. Hands‑on depth in AI/agent‑building with a real point of view on AI in learning. Working knowledge of, or strong interest in, marketing use cases. Experience coaching or evaluating other instructors preferred.

Education: Legacy Section Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience.

Competencies: Legacy Section

Delivering High Quality Work Prioritizing and Organizing Work Driving Projects to Completion Managing Meetings Optimizely is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Optimizely is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Total Target Compensation range: $74,000-$137,000

Optimizely considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. #LI-AK1 Nearest Major Market: Manhattan Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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