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Instructional Designer jobs in Austin, TX
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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$28–$56/hr
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Junior Designer Location: Austin, TX preferred About Furnished Finder: Furnished Finder is the leading two-sided marketplace for monthly furnished rentals, connecting landlords with traveling professionals, remote worker…
Seeking a Field Designer/ Traveling Utility Tech that will will perform project related work in the utilities industry designing and planning power distribution facilities. The preferred candidate will be familiar with t…
Idea Peddler is seeking a freelance Senior Designer to support destination, tourism, hospitality, and place-based marketing initiatives. This is a hands-on design role for someone who can both develop and execute creativ…
$85k - $130k
the world to join us for 7 months, either in the fall or spring seasons or online. Our UX apprentices work through the end-to-end UX design and UX research process for a startup idea of their choice that will help them a…
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, and Roamly rather than staying put on one brand. Day-to-day, that means campaign creative, product marketing launches, lifecycle design, and short-form social: deciding what to make, who it's for, which channel it runs…
⟵ Entry-Level Designer (0-5 years experience) Murray Legge Architecture ***email_hidden*** Please turn on javascript to email me. We are seeking a full-time Entry-Level Designer to join our studio. Candidates with 0 to 5…
currently paused as we focus entirely on building OleOle — a football-focused social network, messaging platform, and sports super app designed for the world’s biggest sport. At the same time, oleolesport.com continues t…
We're looking for a senior-level Lead Designer to own creative output across a digital agency's client portfolio and set the standard for all design work. You'll translate concepts, rough visual directions, and strategic…
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is an award-winning, fully integrated architecture and interior design practice with offices in Austin and Houston. Our work is rooted in hospitality and placemaking and includes divers…
$60k - $90k
Join Our Team! Our client, a respected leader in the building materials industry , is seeking a skilled Truss Designer to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to work for a stable, family-oriented company…
to delivering innovative and efficient solutions for a wide range of construction projects. We are seeking a talented Structural Designer II to join our dynamic team. This individual will build upon their experience as a…
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What instructional designers earn in Austin
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$36 | $58k–$74k |
| Mid level | $34–$44 | $71k–$92k |
| Senior | $43–$56 | $89k–$116k |
Adjusted for the Austin market from national ranges.
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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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