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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$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of transforming concepts into innovative prototypes through hands-on mechanical engineering, design, and fabrication. Collaborate in a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge solutions in...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $142K *

Transform the digital landscape by driving innovative creative strategies across paid channels. Own and execute high-impact ad concepts using data-driven insights, leading cross-functional teams to ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $160K *

Drive growth in the K-12 Education sector by developing strategies and building partnerships across DMV. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance visibility and foster relationships within the educat...

2 weeks ago

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

$215K - $240K *

Shape the future of technical training by building a comprehensive, AI-driven education program. Drive customer and partner enablement while ensuring education aligns with business outcomes across tec...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $178K *

Unlock potential by defining and leading strategic initiatives within the design system. Collaborate across teams to innovate and deliver high-quality, accessible design solutions, enhancing digital e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $178K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and innovate a high-impact design system. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences and integrate cutting-edge technologies, ensuring accessibility and bra...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $178K *

Transform the design system by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing UI components, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, accessible designs for digital experiences...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $178K *

Unlock the potential of our design system by leading strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing design practices for impactful digital experiences that champion re...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $178K *

Drive innovation and strategic initiatives within the design system, collaborating across teams to enhance user experiences and brand consistency, while overseeing the integration of AI and ensuring h...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Engage with diverse teams to develop innovative autonomy software solutions for uncrewed systems, coordinating communications and fostering collaboration to meet DoD requirements while enhancing proje...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $129K *

Transform visual storytelling by leading a dynamic team of multimedia designers. Elevate engaging content across digital and print platforms while ensuring strategic coherence and excellence in execut...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$78K - $105K *

Elevate customer experiences by leading UX strategy, research, and innovation across digital touchpoints. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape insights into actionable solutions that enhance engage...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform customer relationships through strategic partnership, ensuring clients achieve measurable success and full service value while driving growth and managing contract P&L in a dynamic, customer...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Manage the curriculum design and content delivery, ensuring high educational standards while leading a team and utilizing data insights to enhance learning experiences in an evolving edtech environmen...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in project management, driving technical initiatives from inception to delivery while enhancing PMO processes and ensuring client satisfaction within a dynamic, growing data center env...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $119K *

Empower operations through innovative training and development solutions, enhancing employee competencies. Collaborate with leadership to create impactful curricula that fosters high performance in ma...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $177K *

Lead the creation of engaging, scalable learning content for a global audience. Oversee the entire content lifecycle while shaping learning strategies that align with business needs and drive measurab...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $177K *

Champion scalable learning content strategies to enhance workforce development by leading a creative production team focused on effective storytelling, personalization, and AI integration across vario...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $177K *

Create impactful learning experiences by leading content strategy and production for a global workforce. Oversee video, microlearning, and emerging formats while fostering collaboration and delivering...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the development and governance of project management training and certification programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and competency standards, while leading a team to enhance...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Lead the structural design efforts on projects, ensuring communications across engineering disciplines and overseeing the production of precise construction drawings and models...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and optimize substation designs across various voltages by managing a multi-discipline team. Collaborate effectively to ensure adherence to project specifications, budgets, and schedules while su...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in P&C design for high voltage substations, supervising a multi-discipline team. Drive efficiency and accuracy in design deliverables, ensuring project adherence to budget and schedule...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Transform the education landscape by driving business development and strategic partnerships in K-12 staffing. Lead client engagements, manage sales cycles, and collaborate with recruiters to provide...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$134K - $176K *

Partner with us to drive innovative technology solutions and enhance client value by leveraging your deep expertise in architecture and consulting. Join a collaborative environment focused on deliveri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.