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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$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Shape the future of data governance by leading methods and standards across enterprise systems. Collaborate with teams to define quality rules and documentation, ensuring consistency and excellence in...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $190K *

Drive innovation as you lead the design and deployment of scalable AI-native platforms, blending advanced technologies with enterprise systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure high performance and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving Mergers & Acquisitions success by leading Dynamics 365 configuration and customization efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize business processes and ensure seaml...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive exceptional coach development by creating scalable training systems, evaluating coaching quality, and providing ongoing support. Partner closely with leadership to translate methodologies into i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $205K *

Champion process excellence by optimizing workflows and driving cross-functional improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate service quality throu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$192K - $266K *

Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate growth design by architecting end-to-end acquisition funnels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create tailored interactive tools and advertorials that drive conversion through strate...

Wilmington, DERemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining audit practices by leading the transition to an agentic operating model. Collaborate across functions to innovate audit methodologies and drive transformation for clients...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining user experience strategy, managing a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver innovative, user-centered digital products while fostering collaboration and high-impact desi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion talent development by optimizing organizational structure and driving performance. Collaborate with HR leaders to assess needs, design impactful interventions, measure outcomes, and enhance w...

Miami Lakes, FLRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $140K *

Drive impactful transformation initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional programs. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure successful delivery, manage risks, and align resources to achieve...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading engineering teams within dynamic business environments, ensuring top-tier delivery and quality while building cutting-edge AI solutions and mentoring talent to drive s...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion seamless technical integrations by leading end-to-end delivery, troubleshooting, and documentation. Collaborate with customer IT teams to ensure compliance and optimize data flows in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Solve complex production challenges and ensure system stability as a key technical support resource. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer satisfaction through effective incident manageme...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of workforce training by leading technical instruction and development initiatives. Collaborate with leaders to enhance skills across all levels, ensuring effective training solutions...

Albany, ORRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by architecting and enhancing next-gen research platforms, driving automation and reliability to provide researchers with cutting-edge tools. Collaborate in a dynamic environment brid...

RemoteRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Lead engineering efforts by writing production code and mentoring a team. Drive modernization initiatives through Java microservices while managing performance and growth of engineers. Collaborate wit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance software solutions, collaborating with senior developers to ensure alignment with industry standards and methodologies. Engage in all phases of the development process while workin...

Warren, MIRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage client technologies, mentor peers, and deliver IT assessments. This hands-on role emphasizes client service and consultant development, ensuring optimal performance acros...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $158K *

Manage the successful delivery of healthcare IT projects, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring compliance with standards while driving customer engagement and adoption across acute care environments...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing robust ML infrastructure and scalable applications, driving solutions for large-scale challenges while ensuring high-quality software design and functionality in a fast-p...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data management by leading the design and delivery of Informatica MDM solutions. Leverage your expertise to create scalable data models and governance processe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $163K *

Transform user experiences by delivering high-quality Learning and Adoption Services. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer training and minimize adoption risks, ensuring effective deployment of...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.