Learning Design & Development Lead

SimplePractice

8h

About The Position

At SimplePractice, we are improving access to quality care by equipping health and wellness clinicians with all the tools they need to thrive in private practice. More than 250,000 providers trust SimplePractice to build their business through our industry-leading software with powerful tools that simplify every part of practice management. From admin work to clinical care, our suite of innovative solutions work together to reduce administrative burden—empowering solo and small group practitioners to thrive alongside their clients. Award-winning and people-first, SimplePractice is shaping the future of health tech. Recognized by MedTech Breakthrough, the Digital Health Awards, and BuiltIn's Best Places to Work.

This is a hands-on role on a small, fast-moving team where you’ll help design, deliver, and evolve learning programs across the organization. You’ll partner closely on newly formed and existing programs while also contributing to upcoming ones, supporting everything from needs assessment and design to delivery and iteration. Over time, you’ll take on increasing ownership of our core learning offerings. This position blends learning design, program partnership, and facilitation, and is ideal for someone who enjoys and excels at building, thrives in a high-energy, active role, and is excited to grow in their role, increasing scope and complexity as we evolve. We move quickly, wear multiple hats, and genuinely enjoy the work we do. If you’re energized by rolling up your sleeves and making an impact, we’re excited to talk with you.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, with exposure to supporting or owning programs
• Experience designing and delivering learning experiences (e.g., onboarding, manager training, compliance, skill building). Please be prepared to submit a portfolio or website of sample work.
• Hands-on experience building courseware in Articulate Rise and/or Storyline
• Experience facilitating live sessions (virtual and/or in-person)
• Strong instructional design and learning experience design skills
• Ability to move from a problem or need to a clear learning approach (with guidance as needed)
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Curiosity about AI and how it can enhance learning and L&D work
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, practical learning experiences
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through
• High energy and willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Comfortable with ambiguity; roles and responsibilities may evolve
• Creative and iterative: You test ideas and adapt quickly
• Collaborative and team-oriented; You contribute wherever needed and support others
• Eager to learn and grow into greater ownership over time

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in video production and audio editing is preferred but not required.
• video production, animation or other media production skills a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner on the design, delivery, and evolution of programs across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, manager development, compliance, skill building)
• Autonomously lead an end-to-end curriculum and learning design process from intake, through curriculum authoring through full development
• Support needs assessment, solution design, and program execution alongside Talent Development team members
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and SMEs and contribute to identifying learning needs
• Design and develop engaging multi-modal learning experiences using tools like Sana Create, Sana Live, Articulate Rise, and/or Storyline.
• Apply instructional design and adult learning principles in practical, learner-centered ways
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate and enhance content creation; stay curious about emerging approaches
• Iterate quickly based on feedback and evolving needs
• Co-facilitate virtual and in-person sessions across a variety of programs and audiences, with ability to fully own facilitation of a set of learning offerings over time
• Create engaging, inclusive learning environments that encourage participation
• Adapt delivery style in real time based on audience needs
• Help build and improve how L&D operates as the team grows
• Explore how AI can support and scale learning across the organization
• Jump in where needed; we’re a small team and support each other

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), wellbeing days, paid holidays, and summer Fridays
• Mental health resources
• Paid parental leave & Backup Care
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed