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Where we Work
Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye. This is an in-office position, requiring three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.
About your skills
Design and Development Expertise : Design and develop a world class learning experience, including microlearnings, in the flow of work for our partner ecosystem
Project Management: be able to manage an end-to-end project and ensure the project is delivered on time, within the budget and ensure the right people provide input
AI Concepts : understand AI concepts like Machine Learning, Generative AI and Prompt Engineering, data analysis for insights, and using AI tools to automate tasks (like transcription, translation, video editing) and create adaptive, accessible, and engaging learning experiences, focusing on human oversight for quality and ethics
Cross-Functional Collaboration: have strong strategic communications and cross functional skills. You can bring people together, getting behind ideas and recommendations working towards a shared goal, breaking down silos to leverage diverse skills for better problem solving, innovation, and achieving complex projects that span functions, leading to stronger outcomes. People like working with you.
About this role
This role is focused on planning, designing and creating learning offerings for partners for our top strategic priorities. This includes enablement programs for business GTM initiatives, specific Partners and Partner skills development.
The Learning Instructional Design Associate will co-ordinate and execute the instructional design for partner skills courses as well as broader selling skills learning journeys, ensuring that the learning provided meets the business objectives, is exciting and well-structured for the audience and actionable for immediate application.
The role is strategic due to the variety of topics, broad range of stakeholders and complexity due to the number of offerings.
What you’ll be doing
Design and Development Expertise
Create best in class AI learning curricula: support the design and development of enablement initiatives for Sales & CS processes, Udemy systems and products, industry knowledge, and the Udemy corporate vision.
Consult on projects and recommend design ideas: partner with sales & CS enablement teams, subject matter experts, and facilitators to establish content needs
Partner with enablement teams to ensure a learning needs analysis has been conducted to identify the knowledge, skills, and competencies required of learners for them to complete job tasks efficiently and effectively
Transform technical content into engaging and immersive learning experiences
Create courses and learning content using an array of eLearning and video development tools (Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, Vyond, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign) and always consider Udemy products first
Create virtual live courses and workshops based on design concepts for maximum interactivity and learner engagement, using virtual deployment platforms, eg Zoom
Write and edit storyboards, interactive scripts, and other learning documentation
Design and develop additional learning materials including PowerPoint presentations, virtual and live instructor-led training sessions, participant/facilitator guides, and job aids
Ensure content is clear, accurate, consistent, and grammatically fluent
Design visually appealing, professional content that adheres to Udemy brand guidelines
Industry Expertise
Audit courses and assist with evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs, making recommendations accordingly
Apply an understanding of adult learning theories and methodologies
Remain current with industry trends and practices; challenge yourself to continually innovate and improve your work and the work of the team as a whole
Work with learning business partner to plan for launch and reporting courses you create
Project Management Expertise
Successfully manage multiple projects to achieve project goals/meet deadlines
Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to achieve project goals
Build relationships with cross-functional partners to understand how global audience of learners engages with your content
Work collaboratively with learning vendors where applicable to create and deliver high quality, best in class Udemy relevant enablement
What you’ll have
2+ years of corporate instructional design experience
Portfolio of work samples demonstrating knowledge of instructional design models and adult learning theories, as well as proficiency in eLearning authoring tools and other design tools
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in instructional design, education, communications, or related field with writing emphasis
Highly organized and quality-oriented with attention to details while keeping a good overview
Strong team player who can work collaboratively with colleagues on all levels of the organization especially in virtual and international teams
Experience with the following tools preferred: HighSpot, Gong, Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, Vyond, Zoom, ChatGPT, NotebookLM. Optional: Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, AirTable, project management.
Input to Asana to ensure the Field Dashboard is up to date for tracking & impact measurement
Ability to leverage analytics and performance data to assess the effectiveness of learning programs and drive continuous improvement
Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously with effective prioritization and stakeholder communication
Ability to bring creative and fresh approaches to learning design to drive learner engagement and knowledge retention.
Posting Date: December 31st, 2025
Application Window: We anticipate the application window will be open until January 19th, 2026. Based on business needs, this opportunity may remain posted beyond or closed before the anticipated application window.
At Udemy, we strive to be transparent around compensation. Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for equity.
You’ll grow here.
Learning is part of the job. You’ll get full access to Udemy courses, a monthly UDay to invest in yourself, and a budget to spend on whatever helps you improve. Many people are diving into AI lately, but what you focus on is up to you.
AI is real here.
We use it in the way we learn and the way we work. You’ll have the space and tools to experiment, apply, and get better at using AI in practical ways.
You’ll own your work.
We trust people to lead, make decisions, and follow through. You don’t need to wait for permission or layers of approval to have an impact.
You’ll build with others.
We collaborate openly and shape ideas together. Everyone has a voice, and good thinking is welcomed from any direction.
You’ll see your impact.
What you build helps people grow their skills, change their careers, or find a path forward. You’ve got the experience, why not use it to help others gain theirs?
Bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the platform and the support. Let’s LEARN together.
Our benefits start with you and were built to provide you and your family with the protection and care you need, making it easy to access the right coverage when you need it most. Benefits vary by region, and we encourage applicants to review our Australia Benefits, India Benefits, Ireland Benefits, Mexico Benefits, Turkiye Benefits & US Benefits, pages to get an understanding of some of the benefits we offer. For details on region-specific benefits, please refer to the information provided during the hiring process.
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