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Instructional Designer jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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$28–$57/hr
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$84k
Median, full-time
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We are looking for an Instructional Systems Designer to support healthcare education initiatives in Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a creative learning specialist who combines instructional…
$93.6k - $135.7k
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate…
to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Lighting Designer II, we'll count on you to: Work with project teams on all aspects of the art, scie…
Free People is seeking a Senior Sweaters Designer! The Free People Senior Sweater Designer’s primary responsibility is to lead the development process of design projects supporting the Free People Collection Sweaters cat…
Free People is seeking a Senior Denim Designer! At Free People our Denim Senior Designer plays a key role in driving the design process from initial concept through final production. This role will work closely with the…
Independent Agency of the Year – Health. About Our Creative Craft Our Creative Craft brings Klick’s ideas to life through storytelling, design, and experience. This craft blends imagination with strategy to create work t…
We are seeking a visionary and highly creative Sweater Dress Designer to collaborate closely with our Assistant Design Director and Senior Design Director. This role is pivotal in shaping and expanding Anthropologie's di…
Anthropologie is looking for a Senior Designer to work under the Design Director for Pilcro. In collaboration with the director, the Senior Designer will set the overall trend and point of view for each season, across bl…
Anthropologie is looking for a Designer for byAnthropologie Jackets to contribute to the overall trend and direction for designs each season for Anthropologie apparel product categories. The Designer will actively partic…
Free People is seeking a Senior Designer for Femme Embellishment to lead and support the femme embellishment, embroidery and surface design for the Free People brand. This role oversees the creation and development of or…
Free People is seeking a Senior Designer - Jackets & Outerwear to help shape one of our most expressive and detail-driven categories. This role is for a designer with a strong fashion point of view, deep technical unders…
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What instructional designers earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$37 | $59k–$76k |
| Mid level | $35–$46 | $73k–$95k |
| Senior | $44–$57 | $92k–$119k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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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