part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and... ...security system/telecom engineering assignments with broad general instruction fro…
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Instructional Designer jobs in Denver, CO
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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$29–$58/hr
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$86k
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dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and... ...specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions in accorda…
$60.48k - $75.6k
ALTRA - Color Designer I, Footwear Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a…
$210k - $247k
recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.About the role We’re looking for a Staff Product Designer to join our Growth team and work with us to achieve our ambitious goals f…
structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces w…
$70k - $108k
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…
DescriptionThe Substation Physical Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, design documents for proposals, specifications, and electrical plans as part of a project team. T…
$80k - $140k
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…
$90k - $125k
Description Project Designer Denver, CO $90,000-$125,000 + Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility Turn concepts into reality. Build smarter. Design with purpose. As a Project Designer, you’ll develop and maintain 3D models a…
$50 per hour
At KPFF Consulting Engineers , we are more than just an engineering design firm. For 65 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infr…
$80k - $110k
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…
$60k - $80k
Now Hiring: Fire Sprinkler Designer We are partnered with a well-established fire protection company that is actively looking to add an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to their team. This role offers long-term stabil…
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What instructional designers earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$37 | $61k–$77k |
| Mid level | $36–$47 | $75k–$97k |
| Senior | $45–$58 | $94k–$121k |
Adjusted for the Denver 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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