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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$115K - $140K *

Create scalable digital education programs that enhance customer usage and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop content and measure education impact, ensuring alignment with...

Today

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in technical training across the enterprise, bridging gaps and aligning learning with business needs to empower a skilled workforce for program execution and strategic growth...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $156K *

Elevate your expertise by driving learning technology strategies and partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities and optimize learner experiences through AI...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform digital experiences as a UX/UI Lead Designer, driving strategic design and accessibility initiatives across web and mobile platforms. Collaborate with teams to create user-centered solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to elevating digital content quality. As a senior editor, you'll refine articles across various fields, ensuring clarity and effective communication while shaping our edit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $161K *

Transform user experiences by leading design initiatives and crafting seamless interactions across products. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance usability, driving holistic solutions from concep...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $179K *

Join a team that's redefining client leadership in the Education Market. Drive strategic relationships and deliver innovative design solutions while leading a high-performing team and pursuing new bus...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $161K *

Inspire seamless user experiences by leading a design team to craft intuitive interfaces for products and services. Utilize user-centered principles and research to enhance user journeys and ensure hi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of Starpath's cohesive industrial design language across innovative hardware products, ensuring design integrity from concept through production while collaborating with engineeri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming analytics to drive strategic insights and empower decision-making. As a leader, you'll build and elevate our analytics function, ensuring impactful data governance and...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by merging creativity with technology to innovate AI-enhanced workflows. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable solutions that elevate production efficiency while maintaining qu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $200K *

Drive the design experience strategy for a robust product ecosystem, ensuring connected, intuitive solutions that support educators. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$78K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design engaging educational products that enhance user experiences in the construction sector. Collaborate with stakeholders, utilize design thinking, and create impactful resou...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Join us to lead strategic digital learning initiatives, enhance educational innovation, and support faculty and students in integrating emerging technologies. Oversee media lab operations while foster...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Elevate user experience by leading the design system across multiple products, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and innovative AI-driven designs that scale effectively to meet user needs...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer cutting-edge logistics education by developing and instructing courses that enhance acquisition expertise in a collaborative environment, directly impacting the USAF and USSF's operational cap...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Engineer successful project setups and amendments for clinical trials, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to translate complex client requirements into actionable deliverables whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Support the development and delivery of comprehensive clinical training programs, optimize onboarding processes, and enhance workforce competency across clinical operations to ensure regulatory compli...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $170K *

Lead transformative higher education projects by guiding teams, cultivating client relationships, and implementing innovative strategies. Collaborate closely with partners to ensure financial and desi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$190K - $210K *

Drive the delivery of co-developed solutions across multiple workstreams, ensuring operational excellence and team collaboration while maintaining alignment with client expectations and commercial goa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $160K *

Elevate customer success by leading impactful SaaS implementations, driving engagement, and ensuring tailored training initiatives. Collaborate with global teams to optimize workflows and empower orga...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with enterprise clients to drive successful SaaS implementations, ensuring value realization through tailored training and strategic frameworks. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer exp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Help us shape user experiences by leading UX strategy and design for complex web applications, guiding teams in a federal IT context while ensuring usability, accessibility, and impactful outcomes thr...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Champion user experience by leading the design and strategy of web applications in highly regulated environments, mentoring teams, and ensuring high-quality, accessible interfaces across enterprise sy...

2 weeks ago

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

$97K - $156K *

Innovate impactful technical training content for diverse audiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and user-friendly materials for advanced Production Board Test sy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.