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Instructional Designer jobs in Chicago, IL
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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$84k
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our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world. What you’ll do: NinjaTrader’s growing Design organization is seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and collaborative Senior Desi…
$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…
operating on a mature, multi-tenant platform. About this role AI-native development changed engineering first, but it's changing design just as fast. The line between a Figma file and a shipped feature is collapsing - an…
$35 - $48 per hour
will contribute: This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your organization and communication skills while overseeing project design progression from inception to completion including design, permits, as-builts, and op…
$63k - $78k
experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE This position will have a design or technical focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborat…
$65.5k - $71k
Life at PE: Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 26 locations worldwide, w…
$71k - $85k
Life at PE: Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 26 locations worldwide, w…
$60k - $90k
Fire Sprinkler Designer Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000 (Commensurate with experience) Job Type: Full-time About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our team. You wil…
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responsibilities for BIM Professionals include: Working efficiently with REVIT, Navisworks and BIM 360 Suite software to translate mechanical design in the preparation of construction documents. Compensation and Benefits…
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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 Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$37 | $59k–$76k |
| Mid level | $35–$46 | $73k–$95k |
| Senior | $44–$57 | $92k–$119k |
Adjusted for the Chicago 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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