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Education · Fort Worth, TX
Instructional Designer jobs in Fort Worth, TX
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–$51/hr
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$76k
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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…
$64.5k - $129.5k
Responsibilities: Create and revise CAD models, production drawings, BOMs, and associated engineering documentation. Develop detailed design drawings and specifications using Creo and other approved engineering tools. Ex…
$70k - $90k
represent Lone Star Fire Sprinkler, Inc., a leader in fire protection and life safety systems. If you’re an experienced fire sprinkler designer who wants to work on large-scale commercial projects and grow into estimatin…
self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team for the entry level Non-Exempt position of Electric Distribution Designer Trainee. The trainee position is mentored under the guidance of Electric Distri…
team for the non-exempt position of Senior Electric Distribution Designer. The position will produce electric distribution field designs... ...cost estimates using unitized labor and material units, work instructions and…
$60k - $90k
Join Our Team! Our client, a respected leader in the building materials industry , is seeking a skilled Truss Designer to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to work for a stable, family-oriented company…
in the industry. This family-oriented firm is well-known, stable, and growing and they are ready to hire a talented Fire Sprinkler Designer to join their team. What They Offer Competitive compensation package 90% employe…
$30 - $42 per hour
Sprinkler Designer - Fort Worth, TX $30-$42 per hour | Full-Time | In-Person Company Overview Join a well-established fire protection company that has been in business for over 25 years and is proud to maintain an impres…
$56k - $68k
Light-Gauge Steel Truss Designer | Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Location: REMOTE Overview: Our client is seeking a skilled Light-Gauge Steel Truss Designer with experience in Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) to join their growing team…
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What instructional designers earn in Fort Worth
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$33 | $53k–$68k |
| Mid level | $32–$41 | $66k–$85k |
| Senior | $39–$51 | $82k–$107k |
Adjusted for the Fort Worth 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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