Welcome to the Instructional Designer Job Category

At Ladders, we provide an exclusive collection of high-paying jobs for instructional designers. Whether you're looking to merge your passion for education and technology or are an experienced designer seeking new opportunities, this is the place for you.

Who is an Instructional Designer?

An instructional designer is a professional who leverages their understanding of learning theories to create engaging, effective educational materials.

Roles & Responsibilities

They are involved in curriculum planning, educational content creation and assessment design, often in a digital environment.

Career Opportunities & Growth

With the continuing expansion of e-learning and digital education resources, the demand for instructional designers is on the rise.

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$108K - $174K *

Lead the charge in technical sales support, guiding customers through tailored solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations, ensuring alignment with busin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform AI landscapes by developing and deploying LLMs, multi-agent systems, and GenAI solutions, enhancing data retrieval, visualization, and decision-making through advanced reinforcement learning...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Innovate powerful data solutions by guiding a dynamic team in developing and enhancing cutting-edge applications within a high-visibility federal project to streamline operations effectively and secur...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $147K *

Champion project management excellence by owning the Certinia platform's implementation roadmap, ensuring seamless resource, time, expense, and billing management within a collaborative, cross-functio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $170K *

Take ownership of product success post-launch, focusing on growth and market fit. Partner cross-functionally to drive engagement, retention, and revenue, while leading an integrated product team towar...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$94K - $113K *

Accelerate progress at our sales team by building trusted customer relationships, driving growth, and providing technical support to optimize product applications in various markets while ensuring cus...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the migration and modernization of Citrix infrastructure, serving as the primary technical SME, guiding internal teams through complex projects, ensuring best practices, and delivering successful...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Join a team that's driving the global implementation of IT systems. As an Archibus Technical Project Manager, you'll manage projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure successful mod...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$113K - $188K *

Join a dynamic team to manage the Archibus implementation at a federal level, ensuring project milestones are met and fostering collaboration across functions, while developing and overseeing comprehe...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$112K - $163K *

Inspire innovation in AI-driven user research that shapes impactful customer experiences across a broad range of Autodesk products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to guide product strategy...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise-wide security strategy and safeguarding our infrastructure through hands-on leadership of a skilled team, ensuring a security-first culture and effective risk man...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Empower a multidisciplinary design team by providing leadership, mentorship, and support. Ensure alignment across systems, level, content, and narrative design while fostering creativity and collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in cloud migration by developing strategies and architectures that ensure effective, secure, and efficient transitions to cloud environments while collaborating with stakeholders to op...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $285K *

Champion transformative consulting sales in the financial services sector, driving team success and client outcomes. Lead engagements from pre-sales through delivery while nurturing executive relation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate creative strategy by leading diverse teams, translating insights into actionable plans, and fostering collaboration to drive measurable results across complex client campaigns. Enhance strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$255K - $345K *

Partner with us to lead enterprise-scale authentication initiatives as a senior architect, guiding teams to deliver resilient identity services for millions of users within the Department of Defense's...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $189K *

Champion secure access solutions by supporting enterprise Identity Provider services for the DoD. Leverage your skills to design, implement, and sustain authentication mechanisms that serve millions o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving large-scale transformational initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring program success through strategic governance and stakeholder engagement...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $114K *

Drive innovation in digital experiences by building prototypes and interactive assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate creative concepts into functional solutions, enhancing custo...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineer transformative Lustre architecture, driving the development of high-performance features. Collaborate with teams to enhance scalability and evaluate cutting-edge technologies for innovative s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Partner with us to engineer secure, resilient infrastructure across cloud-native and edge environments. You'll ensure operational excellence, mitigate risks, and enhance deployment practices while col...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$61K - $136K *

Join a team that drives dental provider network growth through strategic outreach, relationship building, and effective negotiation to achieve annual network goals and expand service access in assigne...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive AI adoption and education across the organization, bridging technical concepts and non-technical audiences, while leading teams to translate and curate impactful AI initiatives at scale...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $200K *

Engage in strategic deal pursuits, building relationships and driving large-scale opportunities. Utilize expert selling strategies to connect solutions with client needs, while leading cross-functiona...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Shape impactful change by leading organizational transformation projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance engagement and drive sustainable adoption of strategies that align people, processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What degree do I need to be an instructional designer?question toggle

    Most instructional designer roles require at least a bachelor's degree, preferably in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field. However, experience can sometimes be a substitute for formal education.

  • What skills are required for instructional design jobs?question toggle

    Key skills include knowledge of learning theories, proficiency in multimedia design tools, and a strong understanding of assessment strategies.