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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…
Education · San Jose, CA
Instructional Designer jobs in San Jose, 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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$37–$73/hr
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$108k
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In this role, you will work closely with architects, performance modelers, software engineers, verification engineers, and physical design teams to transform innovative architectural concepts into production silicon. You…
$156.8k - $196k
we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.Role We are looking for a Staff Product Designer, Design System to join our team. This is a Hybrid (3 days - San Jose HQ) role, re…
$100k
AI Prompt Designer – Remote Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States. This is a fantastic opport…
$70 - $74 per hour
Summary: · We’re in search of a Keynote Designer to design and refine internal and executive-level presentations in Keynote. Experience working within design systems and brand guidelines, and applying them consistently.…
$76k - $151.2k
Design AI Product Designer Graduate (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Start Location : San Jose Employment Type : Regular Job Code : A223257A Responsibilities TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundred…
D&D Home Remodeling is a growing, family-owned design- build remodeling company serving homeowners throughout the Bay Area. We specialize in kitchens, bathrooms, full-home renovations, additions, and ADUs. We provide a s…
diversity inspires passion and creativity among our teams and propels innovation in our products. This role is part of our Product Design team that uses their superpower of empathizing, understanding, and applying our us…
Position: Keynote. Designer IV Location: Cupertino, California (Hybrid) Duration:06+ months Contract Job ID: 174516 Job Overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic Keynote Designer to support our department in maintaining h…
$2,000 - $4,000 per month
Description 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 communication skills and like hel…
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…
Position summary Assist in creating visually appealing designs and assisting the design team in various design projects. Junior... ...the mandatory training courses and follow procedures and instructions accordingly. Who…
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What instructional designers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $37–$47 | $76k–$97k |
| Mid level | $45–$58 | $94k–$121k |
| Senior | $56–$73 | $117k–$152k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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