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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Associate Director, Methods and Data Standards
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Lead Software Development Engineer
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Director of Business Process Excellence
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Senior Director, Client Operations
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Principal Designer, Growth (Remote)
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Director, Audit Transformation
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Senior Manager, Talent Development (REMOTE)
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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...
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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...
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AICC Senior Technical Lead, Forward Deployed Engineering (Senior Manager)
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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...
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Senior Training Instructor (Remote)
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Systems Engineer - Research Infrastructure & Lab Platforms - Government Customer
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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...
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Senior Technology & Systems Consultant
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Principal Consultant - Informatica MDM Architect
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What does an Instructional Designer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.