Explore Instructional Designer Jobs

Find Instructional Designer opportunities that match your expertise and career goals. Organizations across industries rely on instructional design professionals to create engaging learning experiences, develop digital training, and help employees and customers build valuable skills. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including opportunities for experienced learning and development talent.

What Instructional Designers Do

Instructional Designers analyze learning needs and turn them into effective educational programs. Typical work may include consulting with subject-matter experts, defining learning objectives, designing courses and assessments, developing e-learning content, and evaluating outcomes. Depending on the role, designers may focus on employee training, higher education, customer education, compliance, or product learning.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in instructional design, adult learning principles, curriculum development, and learning experience design. Useful skills may include writing and editing, project management, accessibility practices, assessment design, and collaboration with stakeholders. Familiarity with learning management systems and authoring tools can also be valuable; specific requirements vary by employer and position.

Where Instructional Designers Work

Instructional Designers work in corporate learning and development, technology, healthcare, financial services, education, government, and consulting. Some roles emphasize digital learning and remote collaboration, while others involve classroom programs or blended learning. Job titles may include Learning Experience Designer, E-learning Developer, Curriculum Designer, and Learning Architect.

Find Your Next Instructional Design Role

Explore current Instructional Designer openings on Ladders and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Search for positions that align with your experience in learning strategy, course development, and digital education, and take the next step toward a senior-level career opportunity.

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$93K - $120K *

Develop actionable insights and narratives from complex healthcare programs, leading HCD research and stakeholder engagement to enhance the Veteran services experience through expert interviews and cl...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $209K *

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Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on building and supporting ServiceNow integrations. Leverage your expertise in eBonding and integration tools to enhance operational efficiency and drive s...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading cross-functional initiatives that define and execute product strategies. Cultivate senior talent while driving clarity in vision and achieving impactful results across d...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Empower the development of mission-critical applications on the ServiceNow platform, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions while ensuring compliance with federal standards and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$166K - $192K *

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $115K *

Shape the future of client onboarding by leading implementation processes, ensuring satisfaction, and driving best practices in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance client experien...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $278K *

Empower strategic growth by shaping and executing initiatives that drive corporate development. Collaborate closely with C-suite executives, influence key decisions, and lead high-priority projects to...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the user experience by designing intuitive digital hospitality solutions. Collaborate with product teams to create engaging interfaces across multiple platforms, ensuring seamless guest intera...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$89K - $147K *

Join a team that's reshaping digital experiences as a Senior Experience Designer, leading product strategy and enhancing user engagement through innovative design solutions and collaboration across va...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $118K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the integration architecture by defining standards and strategies for hybrid solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant integration flow...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise learning by driving product strategy and performance for key offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market positioning, optimize pricing, and ensu...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$107K - $145K *

Drive growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in risk management and medical education. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals, manage sales pipelines, and ensure alignment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $151K *

Transform customer experiences by designing motion-forward visuals that enhance storytelling and accessibility across digital platforms, ensuring cohesive and engaging interactions throughout the prod...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing user experience by developing design standards and guidelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize digital applications using user research, testing, and best pract...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive strategic initiatives in fintech, translating market insights into actionable priorities. Engage with cross-functional teams, define key frameworks, and craft narratives for leadership decisions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Instructional Designer do?question toggle

    An Instructional Designer plans and develops learning experiences, such as courses, training programs, assessments, and digital learning materials. The role often involves analyzing learner needs, setting objectives, working with subject-matter experts, and evaluating whether training is effective.

  • What qualifications are common for Instructional Designer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value experience in instructional design, learning theory, curriculum development, writing, and project management. Some positions request a related degree, a portfolio, or familiarity with learning management systems and e-learning authoring tools.

  • Which industries hire Instructional Designers?question toggle

    Instructional Designers work in many sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance, education, government, consulting, and corporate learning and development.

  • What other job titles are related to Instructional Designer?question toggle

    Related titles include Learning Experience Designer, E-learning Developer, Curriculum Designer, Learning Architect, Training Specialist, and Learning and Development Designer.

  • How can I find high-paying Instructional Designer jobs?question toggle

    Review roles that match your experience and strengths, and compare the listed responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation information. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.