Instructional Designer Jobs
Instructional Designer jobs are open across corporate learning and development, higher education, healthcare, government, and technology, at every level from junior to senior and lead, with specializations in e-learning development, curriculum design, and learning management systems. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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WHO WE ARE
At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future.
Job Summary
Instructional Design & Learning Development
- Design and develop learning solutions (ILT, webinars, eLearning, job aids, and blended programs).
- Translate complex content into structured learning experiences; partner with SMEs to validate accuracy.
- Apply instructional design and adult learning principles (e.g., ADDIE, Kirkpatrick) to build scenarios and assessments.
- Coordinate onsite training logistics and facilitate sessions as needed.
- Use AI tools to speed development and improve learning design and production.
Learning Systems & LMS Administration
- Administer the LMS, including course setup/testing, assignments, access, and troubleshooting.
- Publish and maintain SCORM content; ensure quality navigation and readiness for launches and compliance deadlines.
Compliance Training Management
- Manage compliance training and assignments across Manufacturing, Corporate, and Restaurant & Retail.
- Monitor completion, flag gaps/risks, and partner with HR/leaders to maintain accurate records.
Learning Analytics & Reporting
- Produce reports and dashboards on completion, participation, engagement, and compliance (Excel required).
- Analyze learning data and recommend improvements to programs and learner engagement.
Learning Technology Platforms
- Administer LinkedIn Learning (availability, communications, reporting, and engagement).
- Support Alchemy initiatives and partner with HR/IT on LMS enhancements, integrations, and improvements.
Workday Learning & Implementation Support
- Support Workday training readiness; create and maintain training materials, job aids, and resources.
- Configure learning systems and course assignments and coordinate stakeholders/logistics for Workday rollout activities.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required or equivalent work experience.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in instructional design, corporate training, or learning program development.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (Workday Learning) and intermediate skills in training authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Lectora, etc.)
- Experience designing and developing learning solutions across multiple formats, including instructor-led training, webinars, and digital learning.
- Knowledge of training and organizational development theories, and instructional design models, such as ADDIE and e-learning standards (e.g., SCORM and AICC)
Preferred Experience
- Continuous Training & Design Certification or equivalent preferred.
- Facilitating training sessions, workshops, or virtual learning programs.
- Using AI tools to support learning design, content creation, or training development.
- Supporting HRIS or LMS implementations, preferably Workday.
- Experience working in multi-division organizations, including corporate, operational, or retail environments.
Salary range: $83,800 - $108,929
Ghirardelli's salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.
Ghirardelli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Where permitted by law, applicants for this position may be required to undergo job‑related background and drug screening. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with relevant state and local fair chance laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the New York City Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
WHO WE ARE
At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future.
Job Summary
Instructional Design & Learning Development
- Design and develop learning solutions (ILT, webinars, eLearning, job aids, and blended programs).
- Translate complex content into structured learning experiences; partner with SMEs to validate accuracy.
- Apply instructional design and adult learning principles (e.g., ADDIE, Kirkpatrick) to build scenarios and assessments.
- Coordinate onsite training logistics and facilitate sessions as needed.
- Use AI tools to speed development and improve learning design and production.
Learning Systems & LMS Administration
- Administer the LMS, including course setup/testing, assignments, access, and troubleshooting.
- Publish and maintain SCORM content; ensure quality navigation and readiness for launches and compliance deadlines.
Compliance Training Management
- Manage compliance training and assignments across Manufacturing, Corporate, and Restaurant & Retail.
- Monitor completion, flag gaps/risks, and partner with HR/leaders to maintain accurate records.
Learning Analytics & Reporting
- Produce reports and dashboards on completion, participation, engagement, and compliance (Excel required).
- Analyze learning data and recommend improvements to programs and learner engagement.
Learning Technology Platforms
- Administer LinkedIn Learning (availability, communications, reporting, and engagement).
- Support Alchemy initiatives and partner with HR/IT on LMS enhancements, integrations, and improvements.
Workday Learning & Implementation Support
- Support Workday training readiness; create and maintain training materials, job aids, and resources.
- Configure learning systems and course assignments and coordinate stakeholders/logistics for Workday rollout activities.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required or equivalent work experience.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in instructional design, corporate training, or learning program development.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (Workday Learning) and intermediate skills in training authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Lectora, etc.)
- Experience designing and developing learning solutions across multiple formats, including instructor-led training, webinars, and digital learning.
- Knowledge of training and organizational development theories, and instructional design models, such as ADDIE and e-learning standards (e.g., SCORM and AICC)
Preferred Experience
- Continuous Training & Design Certification or equivalent preferred.
- Facilitating training sessions, workshops, or virtual learning programs.
- Using AI tools to support learning design, content creation, or training development.
- Supporting HRIS or LMS implementations, preferably Workday.
- Experience working in multi-division organizations, including corporate, operational, or retail environments.
Salary range: $83,800 - $108,929
Ghirardelli's salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.
Ghirardelli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Where permitted by law, applicants for this position may be required to undergo job‑related background and drug screening. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with relevant state and local fair chance laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the New York City Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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Who's Hiring
- Ryder System55
- Tesla5
- Garver3
- Comcast3
- Team Carney3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Education3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Fashion & Apparel2
- Staffing & Recruiting2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructional designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Articulate Storyline or Rise 360 for e-learning development
- Experience designing and developing instructor-led and asynchronous training programs
- Familiarity with ADDIE, SAM, or another established instructional design model
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, communications, or a related field
- Experience administering or building content within a learning management system
- Portfolio of completed training materials, courses, or curriculum samples
Tips for Your Instructional Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each application
Instructional designers are judged on work samples, not just credentials. Pull two or three projects from your portfolio that match the hiring organization's industry and audience, whether that's corporate compliance training or higher-education course design, and lead with those.
List your authoring tools prominently
Hiring managers scan resumes for specific tools before reading anything else. Name every authoring platform you know, including Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, or Lectora, in a dedicated skills section at the top of your resume, not buried in job descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists instructional designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles that match your specialty
The field uses inconsistent titles, so search beyond 'instructional designer.' Roles listed as learning experience designer, curriculum developer, or e-learning developer often require identical skills and compete for the same candidate pool. Casting a wider net surfaces more relevant openings.
Prepare a design rationale for your portfolio pieces
Interviewers routinely ask why you made specific design decisions, not just what you built. For each portfolio sample you plan to discuss, write out the learning objectives, the audience constraints, and the tradeoffs you navigated so you can answer those questions without hesitating.
Negotiate scope, not just salary
Instructional designer offers often include ambiguous role definitions around SME access, project ownership, and tool licensing. Before accepting, confirm in writing which teams you'll collaborate with and what resources you control, since these factors directly affect the quality of work you can produce.
Instructional Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most instructional designers?
The companies hiring the most instructional designers right now include Ryder System, Tesla, and Garver, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high in healthcare systems, large technology companies, and federal contractors with ongoing training requirements.
How many instructional designer jobs are remote?
About 76% of instructional designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more remote-friendly roles in education and learning. E-learning development and curriculum writing positions are the most likely to be fully remote, while roles requiring live facilitation or on-site collaboration with subject matter experts tend to be hybrid or on-site.
How do you become an instructional designer?
Most instructional designers start with a degree in education, communications, instructional technology, or a related field, then build hands-on skills in authoring tools like Articulate Storyline and an LMS. Building a portfolio of real projects, even volunteer or self-initiated ones, matters more than credentials alone. A graduate certificate in instructional design or an ATD certification can strengthen your candidacy for corporate or government roles.
Can you get an instructional designer job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level instructional designer roles exist, and employers often prioritize portfolio work over years of experience. Build sample courses or curriculum materials using free trials of industry-standard authoring tools, document the design decisions behind each project, and target organizations with structured L&D teams that have onboarding processes for junior designers. Roles titled 'learning coordinator' or 'training specialist' are common entry points.
What does the instructional designer interview process look like?
Most instructional designer hiring processes include an initial recruiter or hiring manager screen, a portfolio review conversation where you walk through past projects and explain your design rationale, and a practical assessment asking you to design a short module or outline a course for a sample scenario. Final rounds often involve meeting with L&D team members or business stakeholders whose projects you would support.
Where can I find and apply to instructional designer jobs?
You can find and apply to instructional designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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