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Instructional Designer jobs in Houston, 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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encourage you to apply. This position may be filled in our Dallas or Houston office. ABOUT THE ROLE You will provide architectural design leadership across multiple projects and serve as a leader of creative authority wi…
Seeking a Field Designer/ Traveling Utility Tech that will report to our Houston, Texas office. In this role, you will perform project related work in the utilities industry designing and planning power distribution faci…
With a strong pipeline of secured work, a recent major project win, and continued growth across key sectors, we are seeking a Civil Designe r to play a key role in project delivery and contribute to the ongoing developme…
group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you. Hatch is seeking Civil Designers to join the team in Houston, TX. We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our fla…
JOB DESCRIPTION Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood Consulting Subsea is currently recruiting for a Lead Designer/Draftsman to join our Design and Drafting Team in Houston, Texas (…
encourage you to apply. This position can be filled in the Houston and Dallas Region. ABOUT THE ROLE This position will have a design or technical focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with…
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Piping and Structural Designer JOB-10046647 Anticipated Start Date July 20, 2026 Location Houston, TX Type of Employment Contract Hire Employer Info Our client is a global leader in energy technology, providing cutting-e…
Closet Factory Houston designs and installs custom storage solutions for homeowners across Houston. We meet clients in their homes, understand their specific needs, design a solution built around how they actually live,…
Overview The BIM Revit Designer plays a key role in developing complex BIM models and ensuring that electrical designs are accurately represented and coordinated with other disciplines. They provide expertise in optimizi…
$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…
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What instructional designers earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$33 | $54k–$69k |
| Mid level | $32–$41 | $67k–$86k |
| Senior | $40–$52 | $83k–$108k |
Adjusted for the Houston 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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