Education · Pittsburgh, PA

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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$25–$51/hr
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$76k
Median, full-time
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Cable Harness Designer

Carnegie Robotics · Pittsburgh, PA · Full-time

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…

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Senior Product Designer

Duolingo · Pittsburgh, PA · Full-time
$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 anima…

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UX Designer

Gatherai · Pittsburgh, PA · Full-time

on a tablet, site managers reading AI-generated insights on a dashboard, and field technicians running drone workflows mid-shift. Design here isn’t about pixels. It’s about understanding how people work under pressure an…

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Piping Designer

Hatch · Pittsburgh, PA

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…

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Civil Designer

Hatch · Pittsburgh, PA

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…

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Structural Designer

Hatch · Pittsburgh, PA

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…

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Interior Designer - remote

MRINetwork Jobs · Pittsburgh, PA · Full-time

We are partnering with a commercial architect firm in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. Our client is looking for a Remote Interior Designer. QUALIFICATIONS: ~5+ years of professional interior design experience, preferably…

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Civil Designer/Drafter (hybrid)

MRINetwork Jobs · Pittsburgh, PA · Full-time

We are representing an industrial, construction/engineering firm that is searching for a Civil Designer/ Drafter (hybrid) in the greater Pittsburgh, PA. area. REQUIREMENTS: Associate Degree in CAD, Civil or Architectural…

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Experience Designer Lead

System One · Pittsburgh, PA · Temporary

Position Title: Experience Designer Lead Location: Pittsburgh PA - Cleveland OH - Birmingham AL - Dallas, TX – Phoenix, AZ Work Status : Onsite 5 days a week Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required : 12…

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Civil Designer - Energy

Larson Design Group · Pittsburgh, PA · Full-time

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…

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Senior Interior Designer

Wildman Chalmers Design · Pittsburgh, PA

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

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, 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

01 Instructional Design Assistant
02 Instructional Designer
03 Senior Instructional Designer
04 Learning Experience Manager
05 Director of Learning & Development
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