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Procom Consultants Group

Instructional Designer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

Instructional Designer Job Details Will work with Lead Instructional Designer - In designing and developing and fixing web-based course materials. May involve some Technical writing. Must provide ...

SEACORP

Instructional Designer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

SEACORP is seeking Instructional Designers at various levels to support mission-critical defense programs by developinghigh-quality dynamic, engaging, and experiential learning content with ...

One Tech Engineering

Instructional Designer

Amarillo, TX

$59K - $80K/yr

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for in-person delivery of the existing transmission substation training curriculum. The candidate must be a US citizen or hold a green card. The ...

One Tech

Instructional Designer

Amarillo, TX

$59K - $80K/yr

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for in-person delivery of the existing transmission substation training curriculum. The candidate must be a US citizen or hold a green card. The ...

St. John's University

Instructional Designer

New York, NY

$71K - $96K/yr

Instructional Designer Reports to: Associate Director of Instructional Design Campus: Queens/Hyrbrid Job Summary: The Instructional Designer contributes to the success of technology-enhanced, online ...

St. John's University

Instructional Designer

Jamaica, NY

$67K - $91K/yr

Instructional Designer Reports to: Associate Director of Instructional Design Campus: Queens/Hyrbrid Job Summary: The Instructional Designer contributes to the success of technology-enhanced, online ...

Touro University

Instructional Designer

Manhattan, NY

$60K - $75K/yr

The Instructional Designer collaborates with faculty members to enhance and maintain asynchronous online courses. Rooted in prior teaching experience, this role focuses on creating engaging and ...

St. John's University

Instructional Designer

Queens, NY · On-site

$67K - $91K/yr

Instructional Designer Reports to: Associate Director of Instructional Design Campus: Queens/Hyrbrid Job Summary: The Instructional Designer contributes to the success of technology-enhanced, online ...

Helix Electric, LLC

Instructional Designer

Las Vegas, NV

$54K - $73K/yr

The Instructional Designer (ID) will be responsible for designing and developing learning experiences in the form of instructional material, training courses, video training and other multimedia ...

SolutionIT, Inc.

Instructional Designer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$62K - $84K/yr

Instructional Designer Summary The Instructional Designer is responsible for developing innovative instructional programs and materials that align with organizational goals and learner needs for the ...

Pierce College

Instructional Designer

Lakewood, WA · On-site

$87K - $108K/yr

The ELAD Instructional Designer will further improve student learning in multiple instructional modalities (e.g., online, hybrid, and in-person). The position requires the ability to work ...

SV Tech Systems Inc

Instructional Designer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$67K - $91K/yr

The client is seeing an instructional designer who knows Peoplesoft Financials and can work on site for 3 months, 50% time. Start date is as soon as possible and end date will be when the ...

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

Instructional Designer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$60K - $82K/yr

The Instructional Designer serves Brasfield & Gorrie's internal clients as a learning and development professional. General responsibilities include consulting with internal clients on learning needs ...

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How much do instructional designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for instructional designer in the United States is $79,711.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Instructional Designers face when collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs)?

Instructional Designers often work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather and translate complex content into engaging, effective learning materials. A common challenge is bridging the gap between an SME's deep technical knowledge and the learners' needs or prior knowledge level. Balancing accuracy with clarity and accessibility can require negotiation and creative problem-solving. Building strong communication skills and fostering a collaborative relationship with SMEs helps ensure that learning objectives are met while maintaining content quality and learner engagement.

What is the difference between Instructional Designer vs E-Learning Developer?

AspectInstructional DesignerE-Learning Developer
CredentialsBachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related field; often certifications in instructional designDegree in Multimedia, Computer Science, or related; skills in e-learning tools
Work EnvironmentDesigning learning experiences, collaborating with subject matter experts, creating instructional materialsDeveloping and coding e-learning modules, using authoring tools, multimedia integration
Industry UsageUsed across education, corporate training, and nonprofit sectorsPrimarily in corporate training, e-learning companies, and educational technology

While both roles focus on online learning, Instructional Designers primarily plan and design educational experiences, whereas E-Learning Developers focus on building and coding the digital content. They often collaborate but have distinct skill sets and responsibilities.

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

To thrive as an Instructional Designer, you generally need expertise in curriculum development, learning theory, and instructional methodologies, often supported by a degree in education, instructional design, or a related field. Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools (such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and sometimes certifications like ATD or CPLP are common requirements. Strong project management, creativity, and communication skills help you collaborate with subject matter experts and engage diverse learners. These skills ensure instructional materials are effective, engaging, and aligned with learning objectives, driving successful educational outcomes.

What Is An Instructional Designer?

An instructional designer is responsible for the design and technical creation of educational systems and learning tools to be used in the classroom, in online courses, or for teacher training. Their job duties include building teaching materials, instructional manuals, training courses, and e-learning environments for teachers and administrators. As an instructional designer, you organize data into a curriculum, taking into account the depths of the materials, the learning process, the age of the target students, and any new technological advances for interactive learning. This is a career that requires various qualifications and a degree that covers design, content, training, and education.

What are instructional designers?

Instructional designers are professionals who create educational experiences and materials, such as courses, training programs, and learning modules. They use principles of learning theory, instructional technology, and curriculum development to design effective and engaging instruction for various audiences. Instructional designers often work in education, corporate training, healthcare, and other industries to help learners achieve specific goals and outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Instructional Designer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,711 per year, or $38.3 per hour.
Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

The University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$76K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Title:
Instructional Designer
Job Summary:
The Instructional Design team at USF provides support to USF full time and adjunct faculty working to design or redesign their courses and instructional strategies using research based best practices in both face to face and online instruction (including hybrid, HyFlex, online synchronous and online asynchronous instruction). The Instructional Design team is part of Information Technologies Services' Educational Technology Services (ETS) department, which also includes Learning Spaces Engineering, Instructional Technology and Training, and Media Services.
The Instructional Design team provides a number of instructional design related services, including (but not limited to):
Faculty development workshops,
Individual/small group consultations,
Course design and development support,
Course video and multimedia production,
Course quality reviews.
Areas of expertise of the ID team include:
Instructional Design
Course Design
Customized Multimedia Development
Course Quality Assurance
Universal Design for Learning and Accessible Design
The Instructional Designer is a member of the Instructional Design team, composed of a mix of Senior Instructional Designers, Instructional Designers and AV/Multimedia Developers, reporting to the Associate Director of Instructional Design.
Full Job Description:
The Instructional Designer will work collaboratively with ID/ETS team members and adjunct and full-time faculty to design, develop and deliver inclusive and engaging teaching and learning experiences through the integration of instructional design principles, learning theory, research-based instructional strategies, and effective use of educational technologies.
In partnership with faculty, the Instructional Designer will manage and/or support the management of the course design and development of a number of hybrid, HyFlex, online synchronous or online asynchronous courses each semester through our online course design program. Day to day responsibilities will include:
  • Developing and conducting faculty development training and consultations;
  • Partnering with faculty and/or other instructional designers to ensure alignment between program and course outcomes and assessment, and design inclusive and engaging learning content and activities;
  • Project managing or supporting the management of the course development process to ensure on-time delivery of courses, including conducting consultations with faculty;
  • Contributing to the development of course content in the Learning Management System;
  • Overseeing the production and integration of multimedia course content;
  • Reviewing courses against University quality and compliance standards.

Instructional Design Consultations
The Instructional Designer will provide instructional design consultations and course design support to adjunct and full time faculty on a by request basis as available. These are scheduled through an online booking system, with topics spanning the range of ID team expertise.
Faculty Development
The Instructional Designer will partner with members of the Instructional Design team, other Educational Technology Services colleagues, the USF Center for Teaching Excellence, and the Provost office to provide broad faculty development programming around instructional design principles, learning theory, research-based instructional strategies, and effective use of educational technologies. This may include (but not be limited to):
  • Peer to peer faculty workshops, lunch and learns,
  • Teaching and educational technology intensives,
  • Development of articles and web content, and
  • Teaching and educational technology events such as the USF Ed Tech Expo.

Instructional Designer responsibilities as they relate to this programming may include:
  • Developing and facilitating workshops;
  • Partnering with faculty and/or providing support to faculty to develop workshops;
  • Preparing presentations;
  • Event management;
  • Preparing promotional and educational resources;
  • Developing and reviewing program evaluations.

The Instructional Designer may also lead or contribute to special projects, reports, newsletters, promotional materials, conferences presentations and other resource development needs as they arise.
Requirements
Education
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or four-year university in instructional design, instructional technology, education, communications, computer science, information systems or closely related field or related equivalent experience.

Experience
  • 2+ years experience in designing and developing a variety of online synchronous and online asynchronous learning experiences and courses.
  • 2+ years experience working with faculty or subject matter experts on course design and development.

Desired Experience
  • Master's degree in instructional design or related areas and / or equivalent experience / training.
  • Familiarity with Quality Matters Rubric.
  • Experience teaching in K-12, Higher Education, either in-person or online.
  • Experience in providing faculty development.

Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge of instructional design principles including Backwards Design, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and accessible course design.
  • Ability to understand, analyze and diagnose faculty, staff, and student needs and translate these needs into instructional solutions.
  • Proficiency in designing and developing engaging in-person and online learning activities and content.
  • Ability to enhance web-based courses with knowledge of best practices and e-learning principles.
  • Proficiency in the use of LMS functionality, reporting, and course management; Knowledge of Canvas LMS a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to manage projects in a highly organized fashion with a high attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others in the pursuit of common goals.

This is a temporary position and will be employed through HR Options. The hourly pay rate will be $40.27.
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