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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
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| 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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Teamwork, Integrity in conduct Responsiveness to our customer's mission Job Description DMS is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer to join our learning services team. The candidate must have 3-5 years of experience…
Job Summary: The Instructional Designer role is responsible for designing, developing, delivering, and maintaining highly effective and engaging learning content for new technology solutions at company. This role blends…
We are looking for an Instructional Systems Designer to support healthcare education initiatives in Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a creative learning specialist who combines instructional…
Pay rate – $39.39/hr. on W2OverviewSouthern California Edison (Client) is seeking a Senior Training Specialist / Instructional Designer to develop and manage impactful learning solutions across the organization. This rol…
primary purpose of this role is to support the Manager Learning Design to develop enterprise learning strategies tied to business... ...business strategiesWhat You Will DoSupports the development of all instructional tra…
ASTA is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer to support the U.S. Coast Guard's International Port Security (IPS) Program. This program delivers maritime and port-security training to international partner nations to…
$5,000 per month
capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are seeking a high-performing Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) to support the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC…
Seeking a Senior Instructional Designer with 7+ years of experience in corporate learning to design effective learning journeys and solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in adult learning, instruction…
Overview: The Instructional Designer works closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design and develop product training. The Instructional Designer is responsible for maintaining Inovalon's standards in su…
and duties ~Good communication skills, both oral and written ~Ability to read and interpret written, oral, and diagnostic form instructions. ~Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in the prescribed fo…
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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