Education · Columbus, OH

Instructional Designer jobs in Columbus, 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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$74k
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Facility Designer I

HDR · Columbus, OH

Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. The Facility Designer is responsible for developing a major portion of our project deliverables Facili…

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User Researcher, Vice President

JP Morgan Chase · Columbus, OH

that resonate with customers and end users. Foster a culture of continuous learning as you mentor and coach junior researchers and designers and bring your thought leadership and expertise to the team.As an Experience Re…

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Store Designer

Solomon Page · Columbus, OH · Temporary
$44 per hour

Our client, a leading specialty retail organization, is seeking a Store Designer to join their team in Columbus, OH. This individual contributor role is responsible for developing retail store designs, from floor plans t…

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Civil Designer - Energy

Larson Design Group · Columbus, OH · Full-time

About Us At Larson Design Group (LDG), we’re more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we’re a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. Fro…

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Senior UI/UX Designer

Morph Enterprise · Columbus, OH

minute Teams interviews for introductory purposes, but the full interviews will be onsite. Requires onsite every 3rd day at the designated office location. Responsibilities # Participate in meetings with stakeholders, bu…

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Graphic Designer

Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. · Columbus, OH · Full-time

9-5 job). Main Requirements: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or similar tools Design graphics for marketing materials including brochures, event flyers, and digital ads Create brand…

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Hair Designer part-time

New Albany Country Club · New Albany, OH · Part-time

New Albany Country Club is now accepting resumes for a part-time Licensed Hair Designer/ Barber or Licensed Cosmetologist for our private country club clientele. This position is part-time. Schedule varies. This position…

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Instructional Designer, Chase Travel

JPMorgan Chase & Co. · Westerville, OH

grow, and succeed. You’ll build modern, practical training that helps employees perform at their best from day one. As an Instructional Designer in Chase Travel, you will partner with stakeholders to identify learning ne…

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Interior Designer

NBBJ · Columbus, OH

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…

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What instructional designers earn in Columbus

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $25–$32 $52k–$66k
Mid level $31–$40 $65k–$84k
Senior $39–$50 $81k–$104k

Adjusted for the Columbus 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

01 Instructional Design Assistant
02 Instructional Designer
03 Senior Instructional Designer
04 Learning Experience Manager
05 Director of Learning & Development
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