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be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Responsibilities We are currently looking for an Instructional Systems Designer to design innovative learning products that are instructionally sound an…
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Instructional designers turn subject-matter expertise into courses and training programs, applying learning science to design materials, assessments, and e-learning experiences.
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What instructional designers earn in the US
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| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$34 | $55k–$70k |
| Mid level | $33–$42 | $68k–$88k |
| Senior | $41–$53 | $85k–$110k |
National ranges. City pages adjust for the local market.
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want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Instructional Systems Designer to join our team in Quantico, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US). Job…
Openings: 2 About the Role We're supporting a large-scale medical training mission and seeking two experienced Instructional Systems Designers to plan, design, execute, and validate instructional systems across a range o…
$78.3k
we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions. Instructional Designer III About the role: At Boston Scientific, we are looking for a dynamic, resul…
Classification Title: Instructional Designer I Classification Minimum Requirements:Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience. Job Descripti…
About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approxim…
$48 per hour
Randstad Strategic Accounts is looking for an Instructional Designer for a Big 4 professional services firm. If you are interested in becoming part of a team where you can contribute to driving both personal and organiza…
Job Title: Instructional Designer Location: Vienna, VA Type: Contract Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote Responsibilities • Develop engaging and effective instructional materials including eLearning modules, virtual…
pipelines across 60+ nations. Position Overview We are seeking a highly creative, story-driven, and structurally systematic Instructional Designer to join our global Video Production Unit under a permanent, full-time ful…
$80k - $105k
capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are seeking high-performing Instructional Systems Designers (ISD) to support a client program. THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON…
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Instructional Designer will design and develop training materials, programs, courses, and assessments for the operation and service of heavy equipment to meet the internal and external customer ne…
Job Responsibilities: Design and develop instructional materials using the ADDIE model. Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather and analyze content. Produce engaging, learner-centric materials for instru…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Learning objectives and assessmentCurriculum design (ADDIE, SAM)E-learning authoring (Storyline, Rise)LMS administrationSME collaborationVisual and UX sensibilityWriting and editingProject managementLearning analytics
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your design process for a new course, start to finish.
Ground it in a real project: needs analysis, objectives, design decisions, build, and evaluation. Name your model but do not hide behind it.
How do you work with a subject-matter expert who wants to include everything?
Show diplomacy plus method: return to the objectives, ask what learners must do afterward, and move nice-to-know content to references.
How do you measure whether your training actually worked?
Go beyond completion rates: assessment performance, behavior change, or business metrics. A Kirkpatrick-style example with real numbers is strong.
What authoring tools do you use, and can you show samples?
Name your stack, such as Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, or Figma, and have a portfolio ready. Expect to explain design choices in one sample.
Tell me about a project where the timeline or scope collapsed. What did you do?
Show prioritization: protecting the core learning outcome, cutting polish before substance, and communicating tradeoffs early.
How do you design for accessibility?
Mention concrete practices: captions, alt text, color contrast, keyboard navigation, and WCAG or Section 508 familiarity. Specifics beat intentions.
How are you thinking about AI tools in your design workflow?
Show pragmatism: where AI speeds drafting or asset creation, and where human judgment on accuracy and pedagogy stays essential.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For instructional designers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Link to a portfolio with two or three course samples and briefly note your role and the measured result for each.
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Name your tool stack explicitly: Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia, and the LMS platforms you have administered.
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Quantify scale and outcomes: courses shipped, learners served, completion or assessment gains, or reduced training time.
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Show your process literacy by naming models (ADDIE, SAM, backward design) in context of real projects, not as buzzwords.
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Include relevant credentials such as an instructional design masters, ATD certification, or CPTD where you have them.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Instructional Design Assistant
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Instructional Designer
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Senior Instructional Designer
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Learning Experience Manager
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Director of Learning & Development
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Instructional Designer jobs by city
RemoteNew York, NYSan Francisco, CASan Jose, CALos Angeles, CASan Diego, CASacramento, CAFresno, CASeattle, WAPortland, ORDenver, COSalt Lake City, UTLas Vegas, NVPhoenix, AZTucson, AZAlbuquerque, NMBoston, MAPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PAWashington, DCBaltimore, MDRichmond, VAChicago, ILColumbus, OHCleveland, OHCincinnati, OHDetroit, MIIndianapolis, INMilwaukee, WIMinneapolis, MNKansas City, MOSt. Louis, MOOmaha, NEHouston, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXAustin, TXSan Antonio, TXOklahoma City, OKAtlanta, GAMiami, FLTampa, FLOrlando, FLJacksonville, FLCharlotte, NCRaleigh, NCNashville, TNMemphis, TNLouisville, KYNew Orleans, LA
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