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Instructional Designer jobs in Albuquerque, NM
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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value humor. Outreach We share the results of our successes with the community. Strata-G is seeking an experienced Sr. HVAC Designers with the following: Summary: Sr. HVAC Designers - AS degree, minimum 10 years of exper…
priority. A brand that looks polished and deliberate earns a different level of credibility than one that doesn't. The Jr. Graphic Designer is the creative production engine behind the Optimum Growth Agency. This role is…
an entry level Plumbing Drafter in our Albuquerque office. Duties include in-office plumbing drafting under the guidance of senior design staff, with the goal of learning plumbing design. This position involves working o…
We are currently seeking to hire a HVAC Controls System Designer with an interest in controls system design for commercial and government buildings. Duties include controls system design, equipment selection, controls sy…
We are currently seeking to hire an experienced Plumbing Designer in our Albuquerque, New Mexico office with the ability to serve as a discipline lead for plumbing design. Duties would include plumbing design, equipment…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technology Designer to join our team in our Albuquerque office. The qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate a developing career in Technology design applying industry knowled…
Our well-established, engineering consulting firm is seeking a Civil Designer to support land development projects through technical drafting, site design support, and permit documentation. This role provides a great opp…
What instructional designers earn in Albuquerque
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$31 | $51k–$65k |
| Mid level | $30–$39 | $63k–$82k |
| Senior | $38–$49 | $79k–$102k |
Adjusted for the Albuquerque market from national ranges.
What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
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.
Resume tips that move the needle
For instructional designers specifically — generic advice costs you here
Link to a portfolio with two or three course samples and briefly note your role and the measured result for each.
Name your tool stack explicitly: Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia, and the LMS platforms you have administered.
Quantify scale and outcomes: courses shipped, learners served, completion or assessment gains, or reduced training time.
Show your process literacy by naming models (ADDIE, SAM, backward design) in context of real projects, not as buzzwords.
Include relevant credentials such as an instructional design masters, ATD certification, or CPTD where you have them.
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