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.
An instructional designer is a professional who leverages their understanding of learning theories to create engaging, effective educational materials.
They are involved in curriculum planning, educational content creation and assessment design, often in a digital environment.
With the continuing expansion of e-learning and digital education resources, the demand for instructional designers is on the rise.
Senior Instructional Systems Specialist
$90K - $115K *
Create engaging and effective instructional materials for law enforcement training. Collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance curriculum design, assess training needs, and drive improvements...
2 days ago
$136K - $151K *
Join a team that's passionate about enhancing user experience through innovative product design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create delightful interfaces and streamline interactions tha...
2 days ago
Strategic Director for Districtwide Professional Learning
$90K - $120K *
Drive the advancement of professional learning systems districtwide, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and equity-centered practices. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to strengthen ins...
2 weeks ago
Content Strategist, Knowledge Architecture
$85K - $106K *
Shape the knowledge ecosystem by defining content structures and frameworks that ensure reusable, discoverable, and AI-ready knowledge across multiple products, driving efficiency and innovation withi...
3 weeks ago
Design Researcher: Data Strategist
$70K - $95K *
Drive impactful data strategies as a Design Researcher, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uncover insights and enhance user experiences while leveraging design and research methodologies fo...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Contribute to the UAS development for training solutions, collaborating with teams and stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise in UAS operations to support Agile processes, ensu...
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Director of People Development
$110K - $130K *
Lead the transformation of employee development by creating tailored learning pathways, enhancing career growth, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. Partner...
1 week ago
Director, Learning Experience Design (Hybrid)
$190K - $217K *
Drive transformative learning experiences by leading a strategic team focused on innovative design, AI integration, and operational performance, shaping the future of development for frontline associa...
4 days ago
Director, Learning Experience Design (Hybrid)
$173K - $197K *
Empower a team to innovate learning solutions, integrating AI to enhance experiences. Drive strategic design that elevates operational performance and user engagement through agile methodologies and c...
4 days ago
Director, Learning Experience Design (Hybrid)
$173K - $197K *
Empower teams to design transformative learning experiences that elevate operational performance through innovative instructional strategies and AI integration, fostering a culture of agility and cont...
4 days ago
Director, Learning Experience Design (Hybrid)
$173K - $197K *
Lead the charge in designing impactful learning experiences for operations teams. Elevate training to drive performance through innovative strategies, AI integration, and agile methodologies, fosterin...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Deliver effective leadership across multiple concurrent programs, ensuring successful delivery outcomes, strong customer relationships, and partner performance while managing risks and dependencies in...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive architectural excellence by evaluating and applying techniques to create comprehensive construction documents, collaborating directly with clients and contributing throughout the design process...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to evaluate and enhance architectural techniques, driving projects from conception to completion while collaborating closely with clients and peers in a vibrant and employee-owned...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focusing on design coordination across diverse architectural sectors. You'll lead design processes, liaise with clients, and ensure excellence in project deliverab...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
The Senior Design Coordinator at HDR is responsible for independently evaluating and applying architectural techniques to construction documents while collaborating with clients and project teams. Thi...
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$80K - $110K *
Help us shape the future of diverse architectural projects, leveraging your expertise to collaborate across multiple building types and markets, ensuring successful delivery and sustainable design pra...
3 weeks ago
$61K - $101K *
Empower public health stakeholders by designing and delivering user-focused training materials that enhance system adoption, improve data management, and support program success in a collaborative and...
Reposted today
$61K - $101K *
Champion user engagement by designing and delivering effective training materials and support for federal public health systems, ensuring stakeholders can efficiently utilize tools and processes for i...
Reposted today
$61K - $101K *
Shape the future of public health training through user-centered design and delivery of impactful materials. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system understanding and usability for diverse aud...
Reposted today
$100K - $130K *
Unlock your potential to lead programmatic strategies, shape best practices, and empower teams to excel in the DSP landscape. Collaborate with stakeholders and transform our approach to digital advert...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $95K *
Play a key role in managing large-scale, cross-departmental projects, ensuring timely delivery, effective communication, and resource allocation to enhance brand awareness in a fast-paced environment...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate user experiences by leading design initiatives and optimizing our design system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to deliver high-quality solutions while men...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining user experience across educational platforms. In this hands-on role, you'll lead design initiatives, collaborate with product managers, and ensure the effective use of ou...
4 days ago
Professional Services Consultant
$90K - $130K *
Engage in a pivotal role delivering Identity Management solutions, leading clients through software implementations and collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring customer success and satisfa...
1 month ago
What degree do I need to be an instructional designer?
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?
Key skills include knowledge of learning theories, proficiency in multimedia design tools, and a strong understanding of assessment strategies.