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Instructional Designer jobs in Richmond, VA
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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$26–$52/hr
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$77k
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Design has the ability to empower ideas and connect people. At Baskervill, we take that seriously—and we have a lot of fun doing it. We’re a multidisciplinary design firm with a growing global footprint and more than a c…
Act as a consultative subject-matter-expert on all existing and new instructional initiatives • Lead needs analysis to ensure alignment of information with instructional priorities • Design, storyboard and/or prototype l…
$70k - $110k
Job Description Timmons Group is always accepting applications from experienced Civil Designer/ Senior Civil Designer candidates to join our team for future opportunities . Essential Duties and Responsibilities include b…
$151.9k - $173.4k
Overview Manager, Project Manager - Experiential Programming & Content Designer Capital One is seeking an Experiential Programming & Content Design Manager to serve as the creative architect for our in-Café Money & Life…
$40k - $45k
Now Hiring: Kitchen and Bath Designer (Design Sales) Prosource of Richmond $40k - $45k + Bonus and Commissions 1st year Potential $55k to $65k 2 years of 2020 Design Experience Required ProSource’s mission is to help our…
$67.5k - $90k
by checking out our recent awards. For more information, visit our careers page. The Role in Brief: Product Experience Designer (PXD), Senior Analyst The Product Experience Designer (PXD) is a creative, technically minde…
In-Home Design Consultant (Sales Representative) Creating a fresh solution to bath remodeling, Renken Remodeling offers a stylish, cost-effective, low-maintenance bath improvement to homeowners, including consumers with…
GRAPHIC DESIGN Main Supervisor: Programs Coordinator + Development Manager Will also serve as support for: Executive Director, Operations Director, Administrative Assistant Qualifications ~Oakwood Arts is looking for an…
$40k - $70k
Truss Designer We just partnered with a local, leading building materials company and they're hunting for a skilled Truss Designer to join their growing team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Produces floor and r…
$70k - $90k
Kitchen/Bath Designer We are searching for an exceptional, hands-on Kitchen Designer to create blueprints for our clients. The Kitchen Designer will be required to consider the intended purposes of each kitchen, along wi…
Wall Panel Designer We have just partnered with a multi-family truss and panel leader looking to add a Wall Panel Designer to the team. This company sells only premium-quality building products in areas such as framing l…
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What instructional designers earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$33 | $54k–$69k |
| Mid level | $32–$42 | $67k–$87k |
| Senior | $40–$52 | $84k–$109k |
Adjusted for the Richmond 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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