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Matteo LLC

DESIGN ASSISTANT

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

The Design Assistant will help organize and track sample developments, communicating from time to time with vendors to either receive updates or provide instruction. * Marketing Projects: The Design ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$15/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is seeking applicants for part-time job of Accessibility and Instructional Design Assistant. The position will be a hybrid ...

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Instructional Design Intern

Elizabeth, NJ

$15 - $20.25/hr

The Instructional Design Intern will assist the Youth Instructional Design Specialist with programming activities, including the Empower Tutoring and the Mini Newcomer Youth Summer Academy, by ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for instructional design assistant in the United States is $16.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Instructional Design Assistant is a professional who supports instructional designers in creating educational materials and learning experiences. Their duties often include assisting with course development, organizing content, managing learning management systems, and providing technical or administrative support. They help ensure that training programs or courses are effective, engaging, and aligned with educational goals. Instructional Design Assistants work in various settings, such as schools, universities, corporate training departments, and e-learning companies.

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Instructional Design Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines for course development, ensuring materials are accessible and meet diverse learner needs, and effectively communicating with subject matter experts to gather accurate content. They may also need to adapt quickly to new educational technologies or learning management systems. Collaborating with designers, instructors, and technical teams requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills to keep projects on track and deliver high-quality learning experiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Instructional Design Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Instructional Design Assistant, you need a background in education or instructional design, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate, and basic graphic or video editing software is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills help you collaborate effectively and manage multiple projects. These abilities ensure instructional materials are developed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with learning objectives.
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Infographic showing various Instructional Design Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,940 per year, or $16.8 per hour.
DESIGN ASSISTANT

DESIGN ASSISTANT

Matteo LLC

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description


The Design Department at MATTEO is looking for a creative candidate with a fundamental background in design yet is in the process of refining their skill sets and establishing their point of view. This Candidate is someone who wants to develop themselves laterally across different facets of the design process-working with color, texture, print. This Candidate wants to nurture a concept and see it to fruition.
As a company, MATTEO is constantly learning and improving, never passive, and always enthusiastic when it comes to the art of creating a product. This Candidate will look at the 25-year history of MATTEO to help find its future.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Design Boards: The Design Assistant will 'own' the design boards. Any changes, evolutions or iterations will be kept updated by the Design Assistant. They will ensure that the information on the boards is tidy and relevant.
  • Print Development: The Design Assistant will help explore print concepts through hand-sketch or Adobe Illustrator. They will work on color and scale iterations to present to the Design Manager for feedback and critique.
  • Design Research: The Design Assistant will study the homewares category to learn what people want, not just what other brands are offering. They will also pull references from other textile driven industries-if relevant-to underscore a concept.
  • Samples: The Design Assistant will help organize and track sample developments, communicating from time to time with vendors to either receive updates or provide instruction.
  • Marketing Projects: The Design Assistant will assist the Marketing team in organizing or gathering samples for photoshoots, if requested.
  • Production support: The Design Assistant will be available to assist in other departments during peak capacity times, or as instructed.

Experience and Skills
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Familiarity or proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • BFA in a relevant field or equivalent portfolio experience preferred
  • Fundamental understanding of sewing operations, textiles, dye process and vernacular
  • Keen understanding of priorities and ability to reprioritize as needed
  • Extreme attention to detail and maintaining accuracy
  • Strong organizational mindset

Job Benefits
This is a full time, hourly position. Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) available after probationary period.
Quarterly Bonus/Profit Sharing Program: Up to 50% of your annual income at the discretion of Management per year. The amount of the bonus and whether a bonus is even awarded is a completely discretionary decision by the company management dependent on numerous factors including company and employee performance, general business climate, and production goals.
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