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vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. Job Summary The Design Specialist II is responsible for managing and executing the creative development…
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Instructional Designer jobs in Los Angeles, CA
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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for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. Overview: We're looking for a Senior Designer to join our Design Systems team. You'll help shape the design language behind our streaming…
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Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiques across the country and throughout the world. O…
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from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life. Job Summary : We are looking for an experienced Seamless Apparel Designer to lead the creation of cutting-edge seamless garments, focusing on activewear, ath…
Designer | In Office Tue-Thu | Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY This is a three-month contract position with the potential to extend. Who We Are: We’re a full-service creative shop born out of ATTN:’s purpose-driven missi…
Role Summary: The Universal Brand Development Group is looking for a Senior Designer of Product Design Development for the UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS & EXPERIENCES Consumer Products division. As a Senior Designer, you will lead…
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the world to join us for 7 months, either in the fall or spring seasons or online. Our UX apprentices work through the end-to-end UX design and UX research process for a startup idea of their choice that will help them a…
and movement with products that make them feel strong and sexy. WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH You will work closely with a team of designers, developers, product managers, and merchants to bring seasonal creative concepts to life…
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Description RIOS is an international design collective. We are actively in pursuit of wonder within the design of the built environment. We believe design is an act of optimism through which invention and ideas change th…
Senior Designer - NikeSKIMS About NikeSKIMS At the intersection of sport, style, and innovation, NikeSKIMS is building a new category of performance products that seamlessly merge athletic performance w…
A well-established local Mechanical Contractor is looking to fill a HVAC/Plumbing Multifamily Designer position working on large projects. Excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional…
team that is primarily remote with an office space in Venice for occasional in person meetings and working sessions. As a Brand Designer , you will be working alongside creative directors, strategists, copywriters, art d…
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What instructional designers earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $32–$41 | $67k–$85k |
| Mid level | $40–$51 | $83k–$107k |
| Senior | $50–$64 | $104k–$134k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles 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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