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them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Senior Designer Adyen is seeking a senior designer who is equally at home in a strategic brief an…
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Instructional Designer jobs in San Francisco, 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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priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Responsibilities We're looking for a Lead Product Designer to join the Rovo & AI team. This group is responsible for Rovo, our flagship AI exper…
$136k - $187k
future of professional services is being written today — and we’re just getting started.Role OverviewHarvey is hiring a Senior Motion Designer to define how motion shows up across Harvey’s brand, product storytelling, la…
$56 - $76 per hour
DescriptionA client with Kforce is seeking a Senior Staff Product Designer to join their team in Oakland, CA.Summary:We are seeking a Senior Staff Product Designer to join the client's Money team, a mission-driven group…
$117k - $160k
and push the brand and business forward. About this role The Brand & Creative team is looking for a passionate Senior Digital Designer to join our growing internal agency to help bring our brand and marketing to life on…
$74.09k - $125.95k
Homeless Services, Coordinated Entry System Training and Instructional Design SpecialistICF’s Homeless Services team works with federal agencies, state and local governments, non-profits, and other community partners to…
you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating str…
$210k - $247k
recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.About the role We’re looking for a Staff Product Designer to join our Growth team and work with us to achieve our ambitious goals f…
$300k - $350k
most impactful work of your career, this is where to do it. Location: San Francisco, CA (5 days/week onsite) The Role As VP of Design at Mochi Health, you'll lead the creation of healthcare experiences that feel effortle…
$156k - $234k
millions of developers worldwide. About the role: Help shape a brand that moves as fast as the platform it represents. As a Brand Designer on Vercel's Core team, you'll help evolve the foundational visual language of a b…
$70k - $150k
In-Home Sales Designer For over 40 years, Closet Factory has been designing, manufacturing, and installing custom cabinetry and organization systems for Bay Area homeowners. From custom closets and home offices to entert…
$2,000 - $4,000 per month
Description Position at Closets by Design Sales/Designer DO YOU ENJOY HELPING PEOPLE GET ORGANIZED? Closets By Design is hiring designers/sales representatives. Are you a "people person?" Are you creative, with good comm…
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What instructional designers earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $37–$47 | $77k–$98k |
| Mid level | $46–$59 | $95k–$123k |
| Senior | $57–$74 | $119k–$154k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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