Learning Experience Developer - Contract

Learning Experience Developer Remote Figary is a growing learning and development studio on a mission to make learning feel bold, human, and beautifully crafted. We design people first learning experiences for hospitality, service, and people focused brands who want training that actually feels enjoyable to take. We are not a corporate eLearning factory. We do not build dull, click-next courses. We create fun, scenario-led, visually gorgeous learning experiences that feel intentional, thoughtful, and a little unexpected. We are looking for a Learning Experience Developer based to help us bring these experiences to life. This role sits at the intersection of learning build, UX, and visual craft and is for someone who genuinely cares about how learning looks, feels, and flows. This is a contract role with consistent work for the right person. About the Role This role is hands-on and build-focused. You will take clearly defined storyboards, decision maps, and interaction notes created by our US-based instructional designers and turn them into polished, immersive learning experiences across multiple formats. You will build scenario-based learning with heavy branching, logic, and decision consequences. Just as importantly, you will help ensure that everything we create feels clean, intuitive, and genuinely enjoyable for the learner. If you enjoy solving complex logic problems and have a strong eye for UX and design, this role will feel like home. You can expect to: Build Beautiful Learning Across Formats Create visually polished learning assets across multiple formats Build engaging digital learning experiences, slides, and learner materials Apply a strong sense of layout, hierarchy, and flow to everything you touch Treat PowerPoint, documents, and digital modules with the same care and craft✨ Build Smart, Scenario-Led Learning Develop scenario-based learning with meaningful choices and consequences Build complex logic using variables, states, and triggers Partner with instructional designers to ensure learning flows feel intuitive and purposeful Care Deeply About UX and Learner Experience Bring an extremely keen eye for user experience and interaction design Make smart design decisions that reduce friction and increase clarity Ensure everything feels modern, clean, and easy to move through Collaborate with Clarity and Confidence Ask thoughtful questions when something is unclear Work comfortably with asynchronous feedback from a US-based team Communicate progress, risks, and timelines clearly Own the Craft Test logic thoroughly before handoff Spot issues before they become problems Keep files organized, clean, and easy for others to work with Software you should be comfortable working in: •Articulate Storyline •Articulate Rise •PowerPoint (high-quality slide design, not basic decks) •Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Nice to Have: •Basic JavaScript for learning interactions The right Instructional Designer for this role has: •Has strong experience building interactive, scenario-led learning •Has an exceptional eye for UX and visual design •Is excited by fun, human learning experiences •Pays close attention to detail and polish •Communicates clearly and confidently in English •Thrives with structure, clarity, and high expectations Nice to have: • Experience building scenario-based learning • Familiarity with accessibility requirements • Experience working closely with instructional designers If you love making learning feel good, not just function correctly, you will fit right in. This role is NOT for you if... • You enjoy building very traditional, corporate eLearning and prefer to stick closely to standard templates • You are most comfortable when everything looks the same from course to course • You prefer being told exactly what to do without thinking about the learner experience • You see design, layout, and UX as “nice to have” rather than essential • You are not interested in working across different formats like digital learning, slides, and learner materials • You feel frustrated by feedback, iteration, or refinement • You want to design learning from scratch rather than collaborate with instructional designers on how learning comes to life We design learning that feels human, intentional, and enjoyable. That means curiosity, care, and craft really matter here. Be who you are with us! Figary is committed to building an inclusive, supportive, and joyful working culture grounded in our core values of Community, Inspiration, and Fun. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences. If this role excites you, even if you do not meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the business and be part of shaping something truly special. Working Arrangement • Fully remote • Independent contractor role • Long - term relationship preferred Contract Terms • Paid monthly • Competitive rate based on experience and craft What happens after you apply? We review applications on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates can expect: A conversation with our leadership team to talk all about what makes you passionate about learning design ⬇ We will have you complete a short, paid assignment to show us how spectacular you are at what you do. You will be placed into our Learning Network and we will let you know as soon as we have the perfect role for you. Our big aim with the whole process is to keep the process friendly, transparent, respectful of your time, and human.