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Instructional Designer jobs in Charlotte, NC
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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$26–$52/hr
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$76k
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build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! We are seeking a strategic Process Design leader with a strong transformation mindset, capable of challenging conventional thinkin…
UX Designer Location- No Travel but must be onsite for week 1. Best locations are NYC (and surounding areas), Charlotte, San Antonio, DC, Irvine Duration-6 months Key Responsibilities: Note- This role is still open but t…
$65 per hour
Job Title: Senior Civil Structural Designer Location: Charlotte, NC Type: Contract Compensation: $65.00 - (DOE) Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40 hours/weekly minimum Overview System One is e are...
$68k - $72k
Design the infrastructure that shapes everyday life. We create the systems that connect people, places, and opportunity, from complete streets and to utilities and civic spaces. As a Civil Designer, you’ll support a vari…
resume, scheduling a conversation and walking you through the interview process. Job Description Manage a direct project design teams work production and schedules Coordinate and communicate with client and consultants o…
As an Interior Designer at Apogee, you will play a critical role assisting in the development of design ideas, drawings, renderings, presentations, color boards, cost and integrates design work through the construction p…
associates to work efficiently, and businesses to operate with confidence. Role Overview We are seeking a versatile Senior Industrial Designer to join our fast-paced, collaborative team. This role sits at the intersectio…
$50 - $70 per hour
Job Title: Senior Piping Designer Location: 100 % onsite at our client's design facility in Charlotte, NC 28273 Type: 6-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent full-time position Compens…
NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a , a and a recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong com…
$80k - $100k
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 does not require pro…
$56k - $68k
Light-Gauge Steel Truss Designer | Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Location: REMOTE Overview: Our client is seeking a skilled Light-Gauge Steel Truss Designer with experience in Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) to join their growing team…
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What instructional designers earn in Charlotte
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$33 | $54k–$69k |
| Mid level | $32–$41 | $67k–$86k |
| Senior | $40–$52 | $83k–$108k |
Adjusted for the Charlotte 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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