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.
AI Product Design Engineer, Interface & Experience
$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
AI Product Design Engineer, Interface & Experience
$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
Sr. Construction Project Leader
$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
Sr. Construction Project Leader
$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
Sr. Construction Project Leader
$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
$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
$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
$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
Program Associate I - Training and Support, ESE Systems & Analytics
$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
$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...
Yesterday
Senior Digital Transformation Strategy and Policy Analyst
$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
$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
$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...
Reposted 6 days ago
Managing Director, Data & Systems
$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
$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
Director, Video Strategy & Content Ecosystem
$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
Implementation & Change Management Lead
$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...
1 week ago
AT - Director of Training & Quality Assurance
$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...
4 weeks ago
Sr. Operations Technical Trainer
$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
Motion Designer (Brand & Campaigns)
$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
Learning Management System Administrator - Digital Learning - PNRK
$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...
Yesterday
Director, World Model & Agentic Learning
$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
Director, World Model & Agentic Learning
$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
Director, World Model & Agentic Learning
$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
Director, World Model & Agentic Learning
$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
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.