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collaborative team player with clear communication, active listening, and a willingness to support peers You should have 8+ years of design experience You need an available online portfolio We expect experience partnerin…
Education · Seattle, WA
Instructional Designer jobs in Seattle, WA
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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$33–$66/hr
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online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.Get to know the roleJob Title: Graphic DesignerJob Summary: Highly skilled Graphic Designer with deep expertise in long-format document design, typography, and visual syste…
$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…
company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creatin…
$125.5k - $169.8k
automation products are conceived, built, and experienced by thousands of associates across Amazon's operations network? As an Industrial Designer III, you will lead the design of next-generation automation and material-…
$164k - $221.8k
them the company, to be as successful as possible inventing and delivering for customers, today and tomorrow.We seek a Principal UX Designer who excels in strategic thinking and thrives where no playbook exists. You will…
$90 - $110 per hour
Job Title: Senior Product Designer, Mobile Design Systems (Contract)OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Product Designer with deep expertise in mobile design systems to help drive the consistency, scalability, a…
things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We’re looking for a talented and motivated Site Civil Engineer Designer to join our growing team. You’ll play a key role in delivering commercial, industr…
$112k - $168k
in! Magic’s future depends on welcoming new players and helping them build a lasting connection with the game. As the Innovation Designer for New Player Growth, you will do the hands-on design work behind new products an…
$133k - $212k
real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Your Impact Great design doesn't just support the Axon brand. It moves people to believe in it. As Senior Marketing…
Accountability Governance and Enterprise Participation What You’ll Bring: Education & Credentials Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Art, Communications, Film and Video Production, or related field; or equivalent educa…
NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm and a two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect o…
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What instructional designers earn in Seattle
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $33–$42 | $69k–$88k |
| Mid level | $41–$53 | $85k–$110k |
| Senior | $51–$66 | $106k–$138k |
Adjusted for the Seattle 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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