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Education · Cleveland, OH
Instructional Designer jobs in Cleveland, OH
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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$25–$49/hr
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$72k
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someone who’s just interested in another “job” where time is traded for pay. Showroom Sales Consultants assist customers with design and product selection for their kitchen and/or bathroom projects. Consultants provide s…
Senior Architect / Interior Designer, Aviation and Food & Beverage LGA Partners, a leading architecture firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, is currently seeking a Senior Client Manager who will be responsible for execution…
$80k - $100k
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communiti…
INTERIOR DESIGNER LGA Partners, a leading architecture firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, is currently seeking an Interior Designer to join our award-winning team. As an Interior Designer, you will be responsible for lead…
applications, pricing, and implementation plans. ~Utilize internal resources, including experienced production resources, graphic design, installation, and outsourced vendor partners to effectively present a total soluti…
$50k - $53k
Art as a standard in excellence. As part of the Exhibition, Design, and Publications Division, this position, on occasion, will... ...magazine, Cleveland Art; Design and provide proofs, special instructions, and digital…
Usability Analyst Rockwell Automation Cleveland, OH + Milwaukee, WI, USA Position Summary As a core member of the User Interaction Design team, responsible for defining direction and leading the organization in usability…
Closet & Home Organization Designer (Sales & Design Specialist) Location: Cleveland, Ohio Employment Type: Full-Time Application Deadline: Rolling About Us Join Closet Factory, the premier name in custom storage and home…
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What instructional designers earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$31 | $51k–$64k |
| Mid level | $30–$39 | $63k–$81k |
| Senior | $38–$49 | $78k–$101k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland 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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