Learning Designer Services (Next-Generation Education) (Independent Contractor)

NOTE: MasterClass is seeking to engage individuals to provide these project-based services as a 1099 / independent contractor only. This is not an employment opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced Learning Designer to provide independent contractor services that will help MasterClass build a groundbreaking educational program that combines world-class faculty, AI-powered personalization, and evidence-based learning science to deliver transformative career outcomes. As an independent contractor, you will deliver project-based work, maintain control over your methods, and operate your own business, all while collaborating closely with our team to achieve high-impact results.

What You Will Provide:

• Research and synthesize best practices in accelerated learning, working with leading academics and practitioners who are reimagining how adults acquire high-value skills.
• Designing curriculum and learning experiences that blend compelling storytelling with AI personalization and rigorous pedagogy—making challenging material both engaging and effective.
• Collaborate with relevant internal MasterClass teams as an external contractor to translate learning science into product features, using AI tools to rapidly test and iterate on learning approaches.
• Interview employers, industry leaders, and professionals to ensure curriculum directly addresses real business needs—focusing on immediately applicable skills rather than theoretical knowledge.
• Conduct surveys and user research to validate that learners achieve measurable career outcomes: promotions, salary increases, and new opportunities.
• Extract and codify expertise from high-profile subject matter experts, shaping learning content according to project specifications and timelines.
• Deliver all agreed project outcomes on time and in accordance with the scope defined in your independent contractor agreement.

Contractor Profile:

• Deep expertise in instructional design, learning science, or curriculum development
• Passion for helping people learn business topics
• Comfort using AI as a research and synthesis accelerator
• Experience conducting user research, surveys, and stakeholder interviews
• Ability to work at high speed with incomplete information
• Passion for transforming how people learn and advance their careers

We need individuals who can provide independent contractor services at a fast-pace, in high-impact situations. Speed over perfection. Assume great intent. If you’re stuck, say it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​