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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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$73k
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role, you will help translate experience principles, platform constraints, and product goals into clear, actionable standards that designers and partners can easily use. You will work across HID Vehicle Studio to drive c…
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, sof…
Experience Without Limits Come shape the future of brand experience. At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achiev…
This role is not eligible for relocation benefits At General Motors, we are redefining mobility through human-centered design and advanced engineering. Our teams create vehicles and experiences that go beyond transportat…
Fidus is a global high-tech design firm headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design centres in Kitchener-Waterloo and San Jose. We specialize in leading-edge electronic product development, with hardware, embedded so…
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…
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…
company! The Gig… TSS – The Sign Studios, part of the National Carwash Solutions family of companies, is looking for a Graphic Designer to join our team. We design and manufacture products in house for the car wash indus…
JOB SUMMARY The Interior Designer leads customer-facing meetings to ascertain needs and ensures responses to customer requests meet planning standards and guidelines. This position requires working within a dynamic team…
Waltonen Engineering is actively seeking several NX Product Designers to join our team! Responsibilities Prepare design layouts on complex units and mechanisms Make design computations as required Prepare general specifi…
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bringing unique perspectives and skillsets to the table. About the Role We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Rich Media Designer to join our creative team. This role will support the design, build, QA, and deliv…
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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
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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