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web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. The Senior Designer is the nexus between consumer centered business strategy and enabling Digital Product…
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Instructional Designer jobs in New York, NY
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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Job Summary: The eLearning Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and converting eLearning training materials to support business units and ensure compatibility with the new Workday LMS. This role involves c…
Penguin Young Readers Marketing is seeking a creative and highly organized Designer to join our fast-paced team. This role will support the development of marketing, sales, and publicity materials across print, digital,…
$85k - $100k
demonstrates our mission, how we're leading the journalism industry and all the ways our readers can subscribe. We are seeking a Marketing Designer to help bring to life the full-funnel creative strategy and execution fo…
$56 - $66 per hour
Summary We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as eLearning Developer. You will design, develop and implement system-wide e-learning and instruction design solutions in support of company’s’ learning an…
$72k - $90k
Highwire’s creative team sits within the agency’s digital practice. We lead the creative strategy, design and execution of powerful, valuable, and impactful ideas that drive business impact for our clients. We weave insi…
$140k - $175k
SAP, BarmeniaGothaer, and TUI already deploying Parloa at scale About the role: Parloa is looking for an experienced Sr. Brand Designer to define and craft our brand’s visual identity across all touchpoints. In this role…
$110k - $140k
We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory's design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtaposit…
accomplishment, and enhanced skills they can build upon in their academic and professional careers. We are looking for an intern to join our Design Team. The Marketing Designer Intern will work closely with our in- house…
$90k - $100k
its members, including best-in-class training led by the Marketing Training & Development Center (MTDC). As an eLearning Instructional Designer and Developer you will be a key contributor to this training by helping to a…
$115k - $160k
services. We recently raised a $250 million Series E round led by Andreessen Horowitz to accelerate this mission. About the role Designers are pivotal in creating and orchestrating visual elements into cohesive and impac…
$70k - $75k
wide range of formats—including board books, novelty, middle grade, graphic novels, activity books, and workbooks. As a Senior Designer, you’ll play a critical role in shaping our list by creating standout designs for bo…
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What instructional designers earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $35–$44 | $73k–$92k |
| Mid level | $43–$56 | $90k–$116k |
| Senior | $54–$70 | $112k–$145k |
Adjusted for the New York 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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