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Yum

Instructional Design Manager

Plano, TX · On-site

The Instructional Design Manager is a working manager responsible for leading a small team of instructional designers while directly designing and delivering high-impact learning solutions that build ...

Yum Brands

Instructional Design Manager

Plano, TX

$110K - $123K/yr

The Instructional Design Manager is a working manager responsible for leading a small team of instructional designers while directly designing and delivering high-impact learning solutions that build ...

FastTek

Instructional Design Specialist

Troy, MI

Instructional Design Specialist #1061325 * Our Company is seeking an experienced Instructional Design Specialist for a 3-to-4-month contract engagement to support the design, development, and ...

University of Rochester

$25.14 - $35.24/hr

The Instructional Design Associate provides technical guidance for faculty to design and develop lessons and courses across all programs for the School of Nursing. The person in this position works ...

DTSV

Instructional Design Specialist

Camp Springs, MD · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description The junior Instructional Design Specialist supports the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Office of Security and Integrity (OSI), Chief of Office (CoS ...

Ripple Effect

Instructional Design Associate

Rockville, MD · Remote

$77K - $88K/yr

Ripple Effect is seeking an Instructional Design Associate to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate high-quality learning solutions for adult learners across a variety of client and organizational ...

Ripple Effect

Instructional Design Associate

Rockville, MD · Remote

$77K - $88K/yr

Ripple Effect is seeking an Instructional Design Associate to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate high-quality learning solutions for adult learners across a variety of client and organizational ...

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How much do 1099 instructional design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for 1099 instructional design in the United States is $81,336.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,500.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between 1099 Instructional Design vs 1099 E-learning Developer?

Aspect1099 Instructional Design1099 E-learning Developer
CredentialsTypically requires instructional design certifications (e.g., ATD, CPTD)Often requires technical skills in e-learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate)
Work EnvironmentDesigning learning programs, collaborating with clientsDeveloping and coding e-learning modules, often independently
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across corporate, education, and training sectorsPrimarily in corporate training, e-learning companies, and educational institutions

While both roles are freelance and involve online learning, Instructional Designers focus on designing learning experiences and curricula, whereas E-learning Developers specialize in creating the digital content and technical development of e-learning modules. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right freelance opportunity or client project.

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Infographic showing various 1099 Instructional Design job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,336 per year, or $39.1 per hour.

Instructional Design Contractor

Sprouts Farmers Market

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Sprouts Farmers Market rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 818 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 122 rated grocery stores

Job description

Overview
We're looking for an early-career instructional or graphic designer who's excited to grow, contribute, and collaborate with a team that values creativity and continuous learning. In this role, you'll support training and development initiatives across our distribution centers, store operations, and support office. This position is a contract (1099) to potential hire, offering an opportunity for growth within our organization.
You'll build skills in instructional design, adult learning principles, and content creation while helping us develop engaging learning experiences that make a difference. We're a team that values care, ownership, and thinking differently, and we're excited to welcome someone who shares that mindset.
Essential Functions
  • Collaborate with the training team to design and develop impactful learning materials, programs, and tools
  • Apply graphic design skills to create visually engaging training assets
  • Build asynchronous eLearning and blended learning experiences that meet learner and business needs
  • Use frameworks like ADDIE and Action Mapping to support your design process
  • Contribute creative solutions and fresh thinking
  • Stay open to learning new technologies, tools, and approaches

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Publisher
  • Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro
  • Familiarity with tools like Vyond or similar animation/video platforms
  • Basic experience creating or editing short-form videos
  • A desire to contribute to meaningful learning experiences in a fast-paced environment
  • An openness to exploring how AI can enhance design and development work

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