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MasterClass is looking for a strategic VP of Product Design to lead innovative learning experiences and drive the design vision, combining hands-on craft with executive leadership.

Responsibilities: Partner with the CEO and CPO to create breakthrough products, define design vision, lead a team of designers, and ensure design drives company outcomes.

Skills: Strong experience in product design with mastery of design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; exceptional communication and strategic thinking capabilities.

Qualifications: 15+ years in product design, including 8+ years in leadership; proven track record of launching high-adoption consumer products.

Location: Remote-first with collaborative spaces in San Francisco and Kitchener; employees may be located in various U.S. states.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $200,000 - $350,000.

Who We Are:

MasterClass is the streaming platform where the world’s best come together so anyone, anywhere, can access and be inspired by their knowledge and stories. We put you in the room with the creators, thinkers, makers and leaders who have changed the world, so that you can change yours.

Members get unprecedented access to 200+ instructors and classes across a wide variety of fields, including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Step into Nas’ recording studio and Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen, and go behind the big screen with James Cameron. Design your career with Elaine Welteroth, get ready to win with Lewis Hamilton, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss.

We’re a remote-first workforce with collaborative work spaces in San Francisco and Kitchener, Ontario, and employees in several U.S. states. If you’re interested in joining a dynamic, culture-driving company—where learning invaluable skills is all in a day’s work—we invite you to apply.

About The Role

We’re seeking a strategic, creative leader to shape and deliver the next generation of immersive learning experiences at MasterClass. With the rapid evolution of AI and immersive technology, we’re redefining what world-class learning looks like, and design is at the center of that transformation. Join MasterClass to architect this bold new frontier in learning. As VP of Product Design, you’ll combine hands-on craft with strategic leadership, partnering directly with the CEO and CPO to turn bold ideas into breakthrough products used by millions.

What You Will Do: 

• Partner directly with the CEO and CPO to translate big ideas into breakthrough products, elevating the MasterClass experience and driving global engagement and growth. Help shape fuzzy ideas into polished products, championing breakthrough design that feels intuitive, cohesive, and emotionally resonant.
• Define and drive the design vision, with a primary focus on new product initiatives. Set the tone for end-to-end product experience, aligning design strategy with company goals and the aspirations of millions.
• Be hands-on. Roll up your sleeves and lead by example, diving into the work alongside your team, from wireframes to visual systems, to ensure craft and quality at every stage.
• Serve as a strategic voice at the executive table, championing design’s role in shaping product and company direction.
• Anticipate the future. Stay ahead on industry advancements in AI, immersive tech, visual systems, and infuse them into the design roadmap.
• Lead & grow a world-class team of designers and researchers. Develop a vibrant, collaborative culture: hire, mentor, elevate.
• Partner seamlessly with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Analytics to ensure design drives outcomes.

Who You Are

• A trailblazing designer with results. You’ve shipped consumer products at massive scale (multi-millions MAUs) – starting from zero-to-one and exiting or integrating into Big Tech.
• Hands-on thinker. While you chart strategy, you’re equally comfortable shaping pixel-level flows, guiding rapid prototypes, and diving into user research.
• Strategically sharp. You’re data-informed, business-savvy, deeply user-focused, and able to define and measure success across both.
• Technical fluency. Mastery of Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, prototyping tools, with a curiosity for emerging design tech.
• A proven leadership presence. Whether building design from scratch at Series B/C or shaping flagship products at Big Tech, you thrive at scale.

Experience & Qualifications

• 15+ years in product design with 8+ years in leadership, shaping design organizations and practices.
• Demonstrated track record of launching and scaling high-adoption consumer products.
• A portfolio that stands out: showcases elegant UX, scalable systems, strategic thinking, and delightful interaction.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication - storytelling is in your DNA.
• Comfort working in ambiguity - fast-paced startup environments excite you.

At MasterClass, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, MasterClass will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.