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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$110K - $130K *

Transform AI product design by owning end-to-end user interfaces and solving interaction challenges. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensure clear communication of AI insights, and build a practical des...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative AI-native interfaces for enterprise applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to create user-centered, data-heavy designs that enhance executive decision-maki...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $208K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of large-scale healthcare construction. Drive complexity and innovation on a mega project, bridging design and construction with expertise while ensuring quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$166K - $208K *

Pioneer collaboration and elevate project outcomes by leading a complex construction project, integrating design and construction expertise to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction in a fa...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-stakes construction project, ensuring seamless design and execution collaboration across teams in one of the firm’s largest healthcare facilities, while driving cost efficiency and quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Transform product development by leading full-cycle engineering, from user-centered design to deployment, ensuring high-quality software that drives business impact through continuous improvement and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Drive engagement and learning by creating a comprehensive training strategy for a complex Xacta implementation, ensuring tailored educational support for diverse user communities while delivering mate...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing performance-driven creative strategies that merge storytelling with data insights. Own campaign concepts from ideation to optimization, leveraging AI while focusing on me...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $98K *

Empower diverse users by providing essential training and technical support for special education data systems. Collaborate effectively with teams to enhance knowledge and compliance in a driven educa...

1 week ago

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

$109K - $121K *

Transform user experiences by partnering with stakeholders to create actionable designs that improve VA supply chain solutions. Lead user research, prototype testing, and ensure compliance with access...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the organization's digital transformation by assessing strategies, developing and implementing innovative solutions, and ensuring alignment with mission objectives to facilitate modernization...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape innovative product solutions by creating functional prototypes and testing concepts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine ideas and bring cutting-edge technologies to life, enhanci...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower product innovation by driving end-to-end design solutions, from concept to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and implement visually striking, code-r...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us advance our mission by leading data strategy and systems. This role involves overseeing data collection, analytics, and management, ensuring data-driven decision-making to enhance academic out...

5 days ago

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

$112K - $135K *

Transform your career with the opportunity to design and optimize scalable data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives, utilizing your expertise in Snowfl...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $225K *

Empower audience growth through innovative video strategies and content development. Lead platform governance across YouTube and emerging channels, driving engagement and monetization while managing c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $145K *

Lead the AirHub implementation, coordinating complex enterprise initiatives and ensuring operational readiness across cross-functional teams, from UAT to production rollouts, enhancing user support an...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the evolution of a top-tier CDL program, ensuring compliance with regulations while developing leadership and training standards that enhance operational excellence and profitability across dive...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $135K *

Elevate technical training within operations to ensure compliance and quality across aerospace manufacturing, improving processes through engaging instruction and effective assessments...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Innovate high-impact motion design for marketing campaigns, translating complex ideas into engaging visual stories. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance brand recognition and streamline content p...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$79K - $92K *

Execute advanced technical support for a robust Learning Management System, enhancing educational technology integration and project delivery while collaborating across teams to improve learning exper...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$164K - $282K *

Innovate and lead a dynamic AI science team to develop a robust world model and agentic learning capability, enhancing R&D outcomes while championing patient-centric solutions in innovative medicine...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $282K *

Transform the future of AI in R&D by leading a pioneering team in agentic learning and world modeling. You'll shape innovative systems that learn from operation, empowering domain experts and enhancin...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Drive innovation in AI by leading a team focused on knowledge accumulation and agentic learning, ensuring that R&D capabilities evolve through operation while collaborating with experts to refine and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $282K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven research, leading an innovative group focused on developing world models and agentic learning capabilities. Drive the design and technical direction...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.