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Instructional Designer jobs in Nashville, TN
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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$26–$53/hr
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$78k
Median, full-time
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Fire Sprinkler Designer Join our growing fire protection services team to provide best-in-class service to our clients! Join the Jarrett Fire Team ! Since 1997, Jarrett Companies has been servicing the Middle Tennessee a…
Bauer Entertainment Marketing ( is looking for a dynamic professional to support its graphic design initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in music, sports, entertainment,…
Graphic Designer Innovative and fast-paced marketing and communications firm in Nashville seeks a seasoned graphic designer to lead its creative services department. This is an in-person, contract-to-hire position. This…
$80k - $115k
dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli has an immediate need for a Multimedia Designer in Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Denver or Kansas City. The Multimedia Designer is r…
Brand Designer Intern If embarking on your educational journey and you're passionate about branding and interested in seeing what goes on behind the curtain, let's talk. Here are some key functions of what you'd be doing…
$55k - $70k
GRAPHIC DESIGNER JOB SUMMARY The Graphic Designer is responsible for providing support to the Marketing Team by (1) developing and maintaining brand identity across digital and print platforms, (2) collaborating with the…
$70k - $80k
while expanding existing client relationships Prepare quotes, proposals, and client presentations Collaborate with production and design teams to meet client expectations Consistently meet or exceed sales targets What We…
reputable and well respected Fire Protection company who is actively looking to grow their already established team with a Fire Sprinkler Designer. This company prides themselves on their reputation and their commitment…
$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…
$90k - $120k
Senior Truss Designer / Design Manager (On-Site in Tennessee - 1 Remote Day/Week) Submit resumes to Matt Schmidt at Looking to add a Senior Truss Designer or a rockstar Design Manager to the team. This is a great spot fo…
$20 - $25 per hour
and customer satisfaction. If you are looking for a rewarding career, not just another job, then come join our team as a Graphic Designer / Production Specialist! As a Graphic Designer / Production Specialist, you will h…
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What instructional designers earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$34 | $55k–$70k |
| Mid level | $33–$42 | $68k–$88k |
| Senior | $41–$53 | $85k–$110k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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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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