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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$80K - $95K *

Empower clients by leading data transitions to e-Automate, ensuring timely, high-quality implementations. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver tailored solutions that meet diverse b...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate client satisfaction by managing seamless transitions from implementation to ongoing administration, ensuring operational excellence and proactive risk management throughout the hypercare phase...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Develop and deliver training programs for EV/AV technicians, enhancing their skills and knowledge. Collaborate with leadership to identify training needs and create effective learning solutions in a d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$111K - $206K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $170K *

Elevate employee experiences by leading the design and implementation of integrated HR Service Delivery solutions leveraging ServiceNow and Microsoft technologies...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of next-generation IT infrastructure innovation. Collaborate with a diverse team to design, deploy, and secure tools that enhance operational capabilities using leading technologies in...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

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United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead client-centric projects by overseeing delivery, communication, and strategic collaboration with teams to transform customer experiences cross-channel using innovative digital solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $285K *

Elevate global technical sales strategy and execution by leading specialized teams that drive revenue and innovation. Transform organizations into a cohesive, scalable force that enhances client engag...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of high-quality regulatory and clinical documents, leading medical writing efforts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to the effective management of the ServiceNow platform, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction through system upgrades, troubleshooting, reporting, and collaboration with stakeh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $158K *

Unlock potential by transforming user insights into intuitive product experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance digital solutions for temperature-sensitive supply chains, ensuring user nee...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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

$145K - $160K *

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Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $350K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by bridging Support and Engineering teams, analyzing complex client issues, and ensuring effective resolutions. Own escalations from start to finish, enhancing collaboration and deliv...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $210K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $197K *

Unlock the potential of product strategy and execution by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Drive enterprise transformations and ensure alignment with business objectives...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on project management excellence. Lead initiatives, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive project success through effective planning and execution in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by analyzing and reporting on research administration data. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance information access and support institutional operations through...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

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

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.