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Education · Detroit, MI
Instructional Designer jobs in Detroit, MI
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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$73k
Median, full-time
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Job Description The Role GM Defense is looking for a highly performing Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, integration, and optimization of armor for tactical vehicles. In this role, you will design robust str…
Job Description The Role GM’s Human Interface Design (HID) team is shaping the future of how people interact with our vehicles through advanced interfaces, immersive visuals, and emotionally resonant experiences. As part…
$85k - $95k
At Superfeet, we’re Designed for movement. Built to change lives. That’s not just our mission, it’s the energy we bring to everything we do. As Product Designer, you will lead product design for Superfeet product concept…
Waltonen Engineering is seeking a Tooling Designer to join our team! Responsibilities Report to Waltonen Design Lead/Program Manager Create engineered solutions using NX - from concept through 3D design and 2D detailing…
Job Description The GM Human Interface Design - Vehicle Studio is hiring an experienced Designer to help shape the future of in-vehicle digital experiences. In this role, you will collaborate with partners across design,…
life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays. The Senior Engineering Design Integration Specialist supports engineering execution by leading CAD quality review…
Controls Hardware Designer Job Title: Controls Hardware Designer Location: Detroit, MI Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Contract-to-Direct) Travel: 10-20% Overview: This is a Contract-to-Hire Controls Hardware Designer role i…
$100k - $125k
closely with marketing directors, store planning teams, brand managers, and creative agencies to understand their campaign goals—and design solutions that make them stand out. ~Build strong relationships with enterprise-…
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What instructional designers earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$31 | $51k–$65k |
| Mid level | $30–$39 | $63k–$82k |
| Senior | $38–$49 | $79k–$102k |
Adjusted for the Detroit 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
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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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