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Instructional Designer jobs in Phoenix, AZ
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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$27–$54/hr
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$80k
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the role of Senior ICT (Information & Communication Technology) Designer, we'll count on you to:· Evaluate, select and apply state-of-... ...perform ICT engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project…
its vision for a freer America, visit tpaction.com ( ABOUT THE POSITION: Turning Point Action is looking to hire a Graphic Designer at our national headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will be able to provide…
$36 per hour
job summary: Ready to reinvent tomorrow? Our Client seeks a hybrid Structural Designer in Phoenix, AZ. Bring your CAD Associate's degree, 5+ years of structural design experience, and 3+ years of Revit expertise to lead…
to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Substation Designer, we'll count on you to: Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervi…
$80k - $140k
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communiti…
$25 - $28 per hour
Graphic Designer *ON-SITE ROLE: This position requires working in person at our Phoenix, AZ location. Please note that we... ...expected to bring creative judgment to the work — not just execute instructions literally. C…
About Us At Larson Design Group (LDG), we’re more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we’re a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. Fro…
About Lifted Lifted partners with enterprise companies to help them scale smarter. We offer a single solution designed to source, contract, manage, and pay contingent talent. For talent in our network, Lifted provides ac…
$35 - $55 per hour
Job Description Overview We are seeking a Distribution Designer to join our team in Arizona or the Southwest region . The Distribution Designer reports to our Power Delivery Engineering Manager and the position requires…
$25 - $30 per hour
that support our mission, programs, fundraising efforts, and brand. This role is ideal for a creative professional who enjoys graphic design, digital marketing, website management, and social media, in a collaborative, p…
The Graphic Designer & Digital Content Developer is responsible for creating compelling visual content and marketing assets that support brand awareness, demand generation, sales enablement, guest engagement, and busines…
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What instructional designers earn in Phoenix
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $27–$34 | $56k–$71k |
| Mid level | $33–$43 | $69k–$90k |
| Senior | $42–$54 | $87k–$112k |
Adjusted for the Phoenix 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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