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Education · San Antonio, TX
Instructional Designer jobs in San Antonio, TX
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–$49/hr
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$73k
Median, full-time
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Seeking a Field Designer/ Traveling Utility Tech that will report to our Boerne, Texas office. In this role, you will perform project related work in the utilities industry designing and planning power distribution facil…
$50 per hour
Mindrift is looking for a highly skilled Presentation Designer to join the Tendem project (** and create high-quality presentations for real-world use cases. In this role, you'll apply your expertise in visual communicat…
Graphic Designer As a Graphic Designer at The Soccer Factory, you will play an important role in supporting the overall success and visual identity of our brand through thoughtful, creative, and effective design. You wil…
$30.58 - $53.51 per hour
innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Ready to put your design skills to work on marquee infrastructure projects that will change the fabri…
$62.47k - $108.68k
for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity As a dedicated Instructional Designer - Intermediate Level , you will partner with business leaders and Learning Perf…
Summary Reports to the RNC Lead Designer and Construction Manager. This position will entail the entire design process including, but not limited to, AutoCAD, Manual J load Calculations, and Plan review and revisions for…
$100k
tremendous growth and we are looking for dynamic individuals who want to take the next step in their career and join our team. Our Designers have an enormous passion for what they do. They create. They design. They turn…
Interior Designer – Furniture & Interiors Haus of Powell | San Antonio, TX About Haus of Powell Haus of Powell is a luxury interior design and furnishings studio specializing in custom homes, furnishings, window covering…
$100k
Closet Factory Sales Design Consultant Join our list of Top Sales Design Consultants and make more that $100k of commission income per year. Do you have any experience in Sales and have an interest in Home Organization,…
$60k - $90k
Join Our Team! Our client, a respected leader in the building materials industry , is seeking a skilled Truss Designer to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to work for a stable, family-oriented company…
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What instructional designers earn in San Antonio
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$31 | $51k–$65k |
| Mid level | $30–$39 | $63k–$82k |
| Senior | $38–$49 | $79k–$102k |
Adjusted for the San Antonio 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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