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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$110K - $140K *

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

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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$95K - $105K *

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$110K - $130K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $135K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $138K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$114K - $179K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $185K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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.