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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$125K - $150K *

Champion digital transformation by leading delivery teams in Salesforce projects, ensuring excellence in project management, client relationships, and issue resolution while mentoring consultants and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

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

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative solutions in the utility sector, supporting AMI projects through expert integration, mentoring, and alignment of technology with business needs. Champion industry standards an...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$71K - $107K *

Drive the strategic implementation of advanced AI solutions in Higher Education, engaging with CIOs and CTOs to enhance IT infrastructure and governance. Leverage expertise to deliver impactful presen...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $221K *

Partner with us to deliver integrated IT solutions that align with customer goals. Leverage your technical expertise to navigate complex requirements and enhance customer satisfaction through innovati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $190K *

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$110K - $130K *

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

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $112K *

Join a team that's driving seamless integrations between LMS, commerce, and content systems. Lead projects, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user access to educational...

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

$165K - $175K *

Empower engineering teams to enhance assessment services through leadership, technical expertise, and responsible AI adoption. Drive team performance and customer outcomes across diverse product areas...

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

$195K - $307K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Innovate cloud solutions by designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance while supporting a high-performance e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructures. Join a high-performance team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and ensuri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

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

$135K - $165K *

Innovate compliance practices at the intersection of consumer branding and regulatory excellence, ensuring fast, customer-friendly experiences within a highly regulated life and annuity landscape...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $125K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality ServiceNow projects. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee project performance, manage client relationships, and ensure adherence to best practic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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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.