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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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We’re currently looking to add a Designer to our Brand Studio with 4-8 years of experience. A portfolio, previous design experience at a design firm or agency, and experience creating brand identity systems are a must. W…
response to a changing world and worked to change it for the better. Guided by our purpose and anchored by our values, KPMB crafts design solutions that catalyze positive change. As a full-service practice working across…
$64k - $80k
one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together. The Crown Is Yours As a Designer, you'll craft high-impact campaigns and creative assets that strengthen the DraftKing…
Fidus is a global high-tech design firm headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design centres in Kitchener-Waterloo and San Jose. We specialize in leading-edge electronic product development, with hardware, embedded so…
$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…
$58k - $70k
Association), as well as public sector institutions (City of Boston, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism). Gupta Media is seeking a Designer who is excited to connect with audiences across multiple visual mediums…
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about benefits can be found here . The Converse Global Concepts team exists as the connective tissue between innovation, design, brand storytelling, and marketplace experiences. Brand Concepts is the anchor point for our…
$129k - $205k
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Usability Designer Job Description As a Usability Designer within Philips' Ambulatory Monitoring & Diagnostics (AM&D) business, you will play a critical role in shaping products that improve pat…
$85k - $95k
NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm and a two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect o…
$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…
technology and analytics platform help individuals optimize recovery, training, and overall health. WHOOP is seeking a Senior Product Designer to join the Growth team. You’ll focus on crafting world-class native app expe…
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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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