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Instructional Designer jobs in Boston, MA
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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Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate…
Job Overview We are seeking a design- driven Sr. CET Interior Designer to join our team. In this role, you will lead the technical execution of office spaces for complex design scopes, guide design strategy, and serve as…
$138k - $221k
real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Your Impact Great design doesn't just support the Axon brand. It moves people to believe in it. As Senior Marketing…
AcuityMD, Inc seeks Product Designer in Boston, MA Job Duties: Work with cross-functional teams to deliver excellent customer experiences through the collection, analysis, and application of key customer data points to u…
At Unispace, we create spaces that empower people and businesses to thrive. We are a global design- build partner delivering workplace and life sciences projects for some of the world’s most innovative brands. With over…
in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and…
$160k - $190k
data sovereign, while its agentic AI helps organizations solve critical challenges, and its military-grade security governs access. Designed for simplicity, rapid deployment, and disconnected environments, VIA makes sens…
$68.4k - $114k
Job Description Overview We are seeking a Protection & Controls (P&C) Designer to join our team remotely or hybrid out of the nearest office to lead and work on various Power Grid Utility and Substation Engineering proje…
$41 - $46.75 per hour
Job Description: The Boston Globe is seeking a creative, collaborative Designer to help shape the visual presentation of our journalism across both print and digital platforms. This role is responsible for designing comp…
$80k - $100k
information technology experts, and other professionals. What We Are Looking For We are seeking a passionate and well-rounded Designer III / Job Captain with 8+ years of postgraduate experience and a degree in architectu…
$34 - $45 per hour
Senior Truss Designer The Senior Truss Designer will be responsible to design residential and commercial floor and roof trusses using design software. They will use architectural drawings, structural drawings and specifi…
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What instructional designers earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$43 | $70k–$90k |
| Mid level | $42–$54 | $87k–$113k |
| Senior | $52–$68 | $109k–$141k |
Adjusted for the Boston 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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