Director of Learning Design & Innovation

Bethesda, MD
Full Time
Experienced

About Keep Company
Keep Company is on a mission to make human connection an intentional, scalable asset in every workplace. As a venture-backed SaaS platform recognized by Techstars, Forbes, and SHRM, we combine technology with coaching and mentoring to deliver transformative employee experiences at leading professional services organizations. At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we work, Keep Company is rebuilding the human layer of work, because we believe human intelligence - connection, discernment, and trust - is the most important capability organizations can invest in to strengthen culture, retention, and performance in the moments that matter most.

The Role

Keep Company is growing, and we’re looking for a Director of Learning Design & Innovation. Reporting to our Co-founder & President, this person will shape what our programs and learning experiences look and feel like - and be the trusted voice in the room when our clients are ready to do something different. This is not a curriculum maintenance job. You’ll be the creative and intellectual engine behind how Keep Company designs, evolves, and delivers learning experiences that actually stick. You’ll work directly with clients at the leadership level, shape our product from the inside, and help push the field forward. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation in human-centered learning- developing dynamic programs, experimenting with emerging learning modalities, and guiding our clients toward cultures of engagement, empathy, and high performance.

Responsibilities

Design Next-Generation Learning That Actually Works:

  • Lead the design and evolution of Keep Company’s curriculum, building learning journeys that cultivate leadership, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and well-being at every career stage
  • Blend multiple learning formats: Live workshops, peer learning, microlearning, digital experiences, and coaching -  always in service of lasting impact and evidence-based 
  • Apply adult learning principles and behavioral science to design content that resonates and drives lasting impact 
  • Continuously gather and analyze insights to refine programs and measure results in engagement, retention, and growth

Be the Trusted Advisor in the Room:

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to law firm and professional services leaders on learning strategy, employee engagement, and talent development - not as a vendor, but as a genuine thought partner
  • Facilitate sessions, retreats, and leadership labs that foster connection, insight, and growth
  • Represent Keep Company in client and industry conversations with the credibility and presence that opens doors and deepens relationships 

Champion Relationship-Based Development:

  • Advance Keep Company’s core philosophy: that the most powerful learning happens through human connection, not content consumption 
  • Mentor facilitators and partners in delivering engaging, trust-based learning experiences - raising the bar on what a great learning experience looks and feels like

What You Bring

Required Experience

  • 10+ years in learning, talent, or organizational development, with at least 5 years in law firm or professional services environments. You know how these organizations think, what earns credibility with their leaders and where the real friction lives 
  • Expertise in human and leadership capability development, employee engagement, and relationship-based learning with a proven track record designing impactful programs using diverse learning modalities

Nice To Have

  • Advanced degree in Organizational Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred

Why Keep Company

  • Shape the next generation of employee development in the legal and professional services world
  • Be part of a founder-led startup with renowned clients and measurable impact
  • Competitive salary, significant equity, medical/dental/vision, 401k, and flexible PTO
  • Hybrid work schedule and a highly supportive, mission-driven team
  • Regular team events, constant opportunities to grow, and plenty of celebration
  • For this role, the base salary range is $125,000 - $175,000 per year, plus equity. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's scope.
 

The Bottom Line

How to Apply 

Some candidates may see the list above and feel discouraged because they don't match all the items. The data says this is especially true of traditionally underrepresented communities. Please apply anyway: there's a good chance you have valuable skills. We are committed to building an equitable environment, and we're taking steps to meet that commitment. 

If you're excited about making a tangible impact in a mission-driven organization and across the working world, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply here by sending your resume and a cover letter sharing what excites you about building at the intersection of tech and human connection. 


 
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