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Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY We are seeking an Electrical Designer to support the development and integration of shipboard electrical systems. The successful candidat…
Education · San Diego, CA
Instructional Designer jobs in San Diego, CA
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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$31–$62/hr
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$92k
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Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY We are seeking an Electrical Designer to support the development and integration of shipboard electrical systems. The successful candidat…
$107k - $120k
dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ San Diego office. We’re seeking an energetic and self-motivated Senior Plumbing Designer with 8+ years of experience. The successful individual will have experience in the de…
$45 - $55.5 per hour
Principal Engineering Designer Location: San Diego, CA Compensation: $45.00 $55.50 per hour (Approximately $93,600 $115,440 annually) Vendor Fee: 10% Estimated Pay :$9360-$11544 Payment Terms: Net 35 Replacement Guarante…
inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Hema Malini at (***) ***-**** Title: Senior UI Designer Location: Remote, San Diego, CA (Preferred) Duration: 6 Months with possibiliti…
For more information, visit Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn. Job Description About the Role As a Senior Product Designer, you’ll shape the software experience that connects millions of consumers and providers to t…
$80k - $250k
Design Consultant (In-Home Sales) American Bathroom Remodelers San Diego, CA Full-Time $80,000 - $250,000 per year (Base Pay + Uncapped Commission) Join a Growing Company Where Your Success Matters Are you a motivated sa…
$142k - $167k
About Faro Health Faro Health is transforming how clinical trials are designed. Our software helps life sciences organizations build better studies by combining clinical expertise with modern technology and artificial in…
$17.8 per hour
Position: Digital Editor and Designer - Red Jacket Temporary/Seasonal position from the beginning of the HS Football season to Silver Pigskin Gala (mid-August to December) Job Info The PPR Red Jacket is a badge of honor.…
$80k - $250k
Design Consultant (In-Home Sales) American Bathroom Remodelers San Diego, CA Pay: $80,000 - $250,000 per year Job Type: Full-time Job Description American Bathroom Remodelers is seeking a motivated and customer-focused D…
Project Manager / Designer (Fire Protection) - Hawaii (Hybrid) The Role We are seeking a Project Manager or Designer for a hybrid role in Hawaii. This position balances remote design/admin work with necessary on-site pro…
$40k - $60k
globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Ame…
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What instructional designers earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$40 | $65k–$83k |
| Mid level | $38–$50 | $80k–$104k |
| Senior | $48–$62 | $100k–$130k |
Adjusted for the San Diego 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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