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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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Shape motion design that brings brand experiences to life, making complex banking feel effortless for millions across digital channels. Job SummaryAs a Motion Designer/Animator within Chase's Digital Customer Experience…
Job Summary: The Instructional Designer role is responsible for designing, developing, delivering, and maintaining highly effective and engaging learning content for new technology solutions at company. This role blends…
with offices in New York, London, Dublin, Tokyo and São Paulo. From integrated communications and experience innovation to business design, Droga5 exists to build and sustain the most influential brands of the 21st centu…
$190k - $215k
in an increasingly disconnected world. From discovery to shared experiences, BFF exists to help people truly find their people, and design plays a critical role in making those moments feel human, inclusive, and joyful.A…
$110k - $130k
Studio is an exciting inflection point, supporting Bumble Inc.’s portfolio of apps globally. We’re looking to hire a Senior Graphic Designer to be an integral part of our growing team, working on global projects and acro…
$188k - $274k
Establish and advocate the visual design direction across drive (Web, Android, iOS), defining typographic scale, dynamic color palettes... ...your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions) .P…
$132k - $189k
Design user journeys, task flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to support seamless account linking and user-facing AI controls... ...your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions) .…
$132.5k - $185k
across Amazon's canvas (Alexa, Fire TV, Prime Video, Twitch, Brand Stores, and more). We're looking for an Interactive Experience Designer to join our Technology Experience (TEX) team.This role is part UX design, part vi…
$90k - $100k
seeking an experienced Senior eLearning Course Developer to both develop and design interactive eLearning course experiences. Course development will be your primary responsibility, and instructional design will be your…
We are seeking a UI/UX Designer to create intuitive, user-centered experiences for AI-powered applications, AI agents, employee portals, and digital workplace solutions. The role will collaborate closely with the GenAI t…
$170k - $200k
done before. We ask why they were done that way at all. The Role We’re looking for an experienced and craft-obsessed creative designer to set the bar for Gigs’ next phase of growth. You’ll join us as a foundational membe…
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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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