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Instructional Designer jobs in Pittsburgh, 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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hearing from you. Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking highly motivated Mechanical Piping Designers to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) at our office in Pittsburgh, PA. The Hatch…
With a strong pipeline of secured work, a recent major project win, and continued growth across key sectors, we are seeking a Civil Designe r to play a key role in project delivery and contribute to the ongoing developme…
to hearing from you. Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Structural Designers to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Pittsburgh, PA. PDG helps clients reach th…
$150k - $200k
a big mission, and even though we've made a lot of headway, we still have work to do — and that’s where you come in! Duolingo’s designers care about creating high-quality experiences that look and feel fun. From animator…
the speed of operational demands, the front line gets what it needs to succeed. We are looking for a highly experienced Product Designer to continue growing our Design team and help shape the future of the Air Enterprise…
Who We Are Carnegie Robotics designs and manufactures advanced robotics systems and components for defense, agricultural, mining, industrial, and off-road autonomy applications. Our ruggedized solutions can meet the chal…
$65k - $78k
Exempt Location: Pittsburgh Salary Range: $65,000-$78,000 Reports to: Marketing Director About The Role WQED seeks a Brand Designer to create and strengthen the visual identities that shape how audiences recognize our pr…
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…
INTERIOR DESIGNER LGA Partners, a leading architecture firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, is currently seeking an Interior Designer to join our award-winning team. As an Interior Designer, you will be responsible for lead…
$60k - $74k
Life at PE: Perkins Eastman is a global design firm with expertise that covers all aspects of the built environment. With studios in 25 locations globally, we design for people, to enhance the human experience and leave…
Job description Wildman Chalmers Design is a growing, highly collaborative studio firm looking to hire a creative, detail-oriented Sr. Interior Designer with 10-15 years of professional experience. Our office is currentl…
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What instructional designers earn in Pittsburgh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$33 | $53k–$68k |
| Mid level | $32–$41 | $66k–$85k |
| Senior | $39–$51 | $82k–$107k |
Adjusted for the Pittsburgh 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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