Learning Designer Lead Job at Handshake (San Francisco)

Senior Learning Designer Lead

As a Senior Learning Designer Lead you will be both the tactical and strategic e...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

128000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

Handshake

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of deep experience in instructional design and technical training content creation, with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into effective learning experiences
Proven ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments where requirements may change frequently and projects launch with tight deadlines
Background in AI or other STEM disciplines with the technical depth to understand AI training methodologies and their implications

Job Responsibility

Respond to urgent training requests within 24-48 hours by creating project-specific training collateral (playbooks, courses, assessments) and building self-serve resources that transition Operators from dependency to independent training creation
Analyze learning needs and common errors to identify training gaps through investigation of Fellow mistakes, project quality issues, and Operator feedback to develop targeted interventions and scalable solutions
Analyze performance data and iterate on training effectiveness by tracking Fellow quality metrics, completion rates, and satisfaction scores to continuously refine both Fellow training and Operator enablement strategies
Enable Operators to develop coaching and learning capabilities by training them on instructional design principles, feedback techniques, and quality assessment methods that enhance their ability to support Fellow development
Build scalable training infrastructure including template libraries, content design systems, and reusable frameworks that enable Operators to independently create quality training materials while maintaining consistency across projects
Collaborate with senior stakeholders (including leaders of Handshake AI) to understand their needs, build trust, and navigate difficulties

What we offer

Equity in a fast-growing company
401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
$2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days, winter #ShakeBreak where our whole office closes for a week
Team outings & referral bonuses

Fulltime

Lead Learning Designer - Spanish Curriculum for English Speakers

We’re looking for a Lead Learning Designer to strengthen and elevate one of Spea...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Speak

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Native-level proficiency in English
4+ years of Spanish curriculum design at an ed tech company
Deep expertise in Spanish pedagogy and spoken fluency development
Exceptional user empathy and strong creative instincts
Strong content analytics intuition
Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills
Strong technical fluency with modern tools
Operationally strong: excellent project management
Track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Creative and resourceful problem solver

Job Responsibility

Own the Spanish curriculum and high-priority content projects end-to-end
Lead cross-functional projects with EPD and Marketing as the Spanish content DRI
Bring strong judgment to complex cross-language initiatives
Create curriculum and prototype content for A/B tests
Partner with Learning & Curriculum, EPD, Marketing, Analytics, and Biz Ops to shape a cohesive, hypothesis-driven Spanish content strategy
Work with AI: consistently experiment with AI tools, prototype new workflows, and partner with internal AI teams
Mentor and coach junior team members and contractors

What we offer

Offers Equity
Join a fantastic, tight-knit team at the right time
Do your life's work with people you’ll love working with
Global in nature
Impact people's lives in a major way

Fulltime

Lead Learning Designer - ESL/EFL Curriculum for Korean Speakers

We’re looking for a full-time Lead Korean ESL/EFL Learning Designer to join Spea...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Speak

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Native-level Korean proficiency with strong cultural intuition for what resonates in the Korean market for English learners
4+ years in English curriculum or content design for Korean adult learners at an ed tech company
Exceptional user empathy. Deep understanding of Korean learner needs and English-learning challenges
Strong creative instincts and marketer’s intuition — able to understand brand philosophy and voice to craft engaging, culturally relevant content
Ability to ship high-quality curriculum independently and make sound decisions with minimal oversight
Track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Engineering, Business Operations/Analytics, Marketing). Able to drive XFN discussion and guide decisions
Strong technical fluency with modern tools and ability to ramp quickly on new systems
Content analytics intuition: able to identify which engagement and learning metrics matter and translate insights into curriculum improvements
Operationally strong: clear communicator on scope/trade-offs and able to manage multiple workstreams
Based in the U.S. or Korea.

Job Responsibility

Own the Korean-English curriculum and high-priority content projects end-to-end — delivering high-quality learning experiences through clear planning, proactive communication, and strong execution
Use strong editorial and pedagogical judgment to consistently ship content that feels fresh, modern, culturally attuned, and effective for Korean EFL/ESL learners and is aligned with Speak’s brand philosophy
Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Korea Market teams to shape a cohesive, hypothesis-driven Korean EFL/ESL content strategy that drives measurable outcomes
Serve as the internal trusted expert on Korean-English learning needs, influencing decisions across Content, Marketing, Brand, and New Bets
Maintain high velocity and rigorous timeline ownership across all assigned projects
Manage and elevate Korean contractors to improve quality, consistency, and throughput
Experiment with and adopt AI-enabled workflows to streamline production, prototype new ideas, and improve efficiency across the Korean-English curriculum

What we offer

Offers Equity
Join a fantastic, tight-knit team at the right time
Do your life's work with people you’ll love working with
Global in nature
Impact people's lives in a major way

Fulltime

Audit Stream Learning and Development - Learning Compliance Lead

Join Our Dynamic Team as our Learning Compliance Lead in Audit Stream L&D! We’re...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Birmingham; Liverpool; Greater Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

BDO UK LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced Senior Manager with a background in Learning & Development or Adult Education
Strong understanding of audit and regulatory environments
Ability to build and maintain relationships at a senior level
Proven managerial and leadership skills to inspire and engage teams

Job Responsibility

Support the Audit Stream L&D team to design, develop, and evaluate our curriculum to ensure compliance with reporting requirements
Coordinate with stakeholders to understand and respond to compliance and regulatory needs
Lead on our ISQM (UK) 1 response, providing insights into best practices to optimise systems, processes, and controls, making risks within our system of quality management and recommending enhancements as appropriate
Act as a liaison for internal stakeholders and support engagement with regulators
Oversee compliance monitoring and reporting, managing risks and enhancing learning effectiveness
Lead on the delivery of Audit Stream L&D’s strategic priorities as part of the leadership team, managing and coaching the wider team in the execution of their roles as needed