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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Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Manager in Deployed Engineering, leading hands-on deployments and building a high-performing team. Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure alignment with business objectives and quality standards throughout...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of federal financial operations by driving user adoption and change management for a new tool. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience, streamline processes, and ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower a transformative team as you enhance employer benefits through elegant full stack engineering, delivering scalable, secure systems for seamless financial interactions across diverse platforms...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading regional clinical support initiatives while enhancing patient care. Collaborate with teams and drive strategic execution to achieve business goals in ablation solution...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $211K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $251K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $251K *

Unlock innovative AI experiences as a Lead Product Designer, collaborating across teams to enhance user engagement and drive product excellence in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

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$164K - $180K *

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

$130K - $160K *

Engage with customers to define and quantify business value, shaping strategies across the customer lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to develop frameworks and tools that enable consistent value measu...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $246K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a global research strategy for patient care solutions, driving innovation and evidence generation across diverse healthcare domains while collaborating with c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $135K *

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $159K *

Inspire excellence in clinical documentation by leading a team of specialists, ensuring quality assurance, and fostering professional development. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $159K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in technical excellence by independently managing complex DDC implementations, mentoring junior engineers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in mission-critical data cente...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.