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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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Extra Help - Graphic Designer Associate - Instructional Design & Media Studio
This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.
Hiring Department: Instructional Design & Media Studio
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042851
Hours per Week: 37.5
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $35.66 per hour.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Position Summary
The Extra Help Graphic Designer Associate (Multimedia Designer) is responsible for creating visually engaging and pedagogically effective design solutions for various educational materials and digital platforms. This role will offer project assistance by generating various visual and multimedia elements, including graphics, illustrations, animations, videos, and audio content. The Graphic Designer Associate incorporates design principles and accessibility standards that enhance the quality of educational experiences.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and produce visuals in support of online, asynchronous, and blended courses, including illustrations, infographics, images, video, animations, 2D assets, 3D assets, games, and simulation elements.
- Seek feedback and revise visual products to meet client requirements.
- Determine the most efficient and economical means of producing artwork to convey or enhance the subject matter.
- Assist collaborators in meeting due dates and producing throughout the creative and project management process
- Design and develop engaging visual content within Learning Management System modules.
- Combine graphics with type for optimal learning opportunities that align with principles of learning with multimedia.
- Collaborate with video specialists, instructional designers, and subject-matter experts to identify and solve teaching and learning challenges using visual multimedia solutions.
- Update and redesign existing course visuals to meet project requirements.
- Remain current with and incorporate the latest industry technology tools and trends in online education and instructional media.
- Proactively engage in professional development to stay up to date on the use of applications and emergent technologies that support the learning process as well as institutional policies and industry standards for ADA / WCAG compliance, UIC marketing/brand management, etc.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Any one or any combination that equals thirty-six (36) months from the categories below1:
AND
- credit for progressively more advanced college or art-school course work that would lead to a major in graphic/visual arts communication and/or design
- 60 semester hours equals 12 months
- 90 semester hours equals 24 months
- 120 semester hours or a Bachelor's Degree equals 36 months
- work experience and/or on-the-job training that provided knowledge of progressively more advanced, generally accepted principles, theories, practices, and methods used in graphic designs and their applications to visual communications problems that are/is comparable to the training provided in the programs such as graphic/visual arts communication and/or design
- credit for progressively more advanced college or art-school course work that would lead to a major in graphic/visual arts communication and/or design
- Twelve (12) months of progressively more responsible work experience and/or training comparable to that performed at the Graphic Designer Assistant level of this series
1A Master's Degree in visual design, with emphasis in visual arts communication or a closely related field, meets all minimum acceptable qualifications for the Graphic Designer Associate level of this series.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise with design and media development tools, including the Adobe Creative Suite, video production tools, and the Google and Microsoft Office Productivity Suites.
- Experience with various design disciplines.
- Experience working in a wide range of media and technologies for a variety of audiences.
A strong understanding of design principles, including layout, typography, color theory, and composition. - Knowledge of advanced drawing, art history, and advanced photographic techniques. Knowledge of ADA/WCAG policies.
- Familiarity with educational theories, curriculum development, and instructional design principles.
- Strong aesthetic and analytical skills, design composition and typographic abilities. Skilled in producing vector graphics and digital illustrations using digital illustration software and tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Procreate.
- Skillful web development skills (e.g., html5, css3, web content management systems). Able to efficiently execute video production and design processes.
- Capable of performing video and audio editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Audition). Can build accessible learning assets in compliance with ADA / WCAG requirements. Competency with Windows OS and Mac OS.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Listens effectively during collaborative and team discussions about project goals and needs.
- Ability to convey complex information and concepts visually. Can incorporate multimedia elements such as animation, videos, and interactive graphics into educational materials.
- Able to design and prepare final production ready graphics.
- Adept at managing multiple simultaneous projects and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Extra Help - Graphic Designer Associate - Instructional Design & Media Studio
This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.
Hiring Department: Instructional Design & Media Studio
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042851
Hours per Week: 37.5
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $35.66 per hour.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Position Summary
The Extra Help Graphic Designer Associate (Multimedia Designer) is responsible for creating visually engaging and pedagogically effective design solutions for various educational materials and digital platforms. This role will offer project assistance by generating various visual and multimedia elements, including graphics, illustrations, animations, videos, and audio content. The Graphic Designer Associate incorporates design principles and accessibility standards that enhance the quality of educational experiences.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and produce visuals in support of online, asynchronous, and blended courses, including illustrations, infographics, images, video, animations, 2D assets, 3D assets, games, and simulation elements.
- Seek feedback and revise visual products to meet client requirements.
- Determine the most efficient and economical means of producing artwork to convey or enhance the subject matter.
- Assist collaborators in meeting due dates and producing throughout the creative and project management process
- Design and develop engaging visual content within Learning Management System modules.
- Combine graphics with type for optimal learning opportunities that align with principles of learning with multimedia.
- Collaborate with video specialists, instructional designers, and subject-matter experts to identify and solve teaching and learning challenges using visual multimedia solutions.
- Update and redesign existing course visuals to meet project requirements.
- Remain current with and incorporate the latest industry technology tools and trends in online education and instructional media.
- Proactively engage in professional development to stay up to date on the use of applications and emergent technologies that support the learning process as well as institutional policies and industry standards for ADA / WCAG compliance, UIC marketing/brand management, etc.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Any one or any combination that equals thirty-six (36) months from the categories below1:
AND
- credit for progressively more advanced college or art-school course work that would lead to a major in graphic/visual arts communication and/or design
- 60 semester hours equals 12 months
- 90 semester hours equals 24 months
- 120 semester hours or a Bachelor's Degree equals 36 months
- work experience and/or on-the-job training that provided knowledge of progressively more advanced, generally accepted principles, theories, practices, and methods used in graphic designs and their applications to visual communications problems that are/is comparable to the training provided in the programs such as graphic/visual arts communication and/or design
- credit for progressively more advanced college or art-school course work that would lead to a major in graphic/visual arts communication and/or design
- Twelve (12) months of progressively more responsible work experience and/or training comparable to that performed at the Graphic Designer Assistant level of this series
1A Master's Degree in visual design, with emphasis in visual arts communication or a closely related field, meets all minimum acceptable qualifications for the Graphic Designer Associate level of this series.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise with design and media development tools, including the Adobe Creative Suite, video production tools, and the Google and Microsoft Office Productivity Suites.
- Experience with various design disciplines.
- Experience working in a wide range of media and technologies for a variety of audiences.
A strong understanding of design principles, including layout, typography, color theory, and composition. - Knowledge of advanced drawing, art history, and advanced photographic techniques. Knowledge of ADA/WCAG policies.
- Familiarity with educational theories, curriculum development, and instructional design principles.
- Strong aesthetic and analytical skills, design composition and typographic abilities. Skilled in producing vector graphics and digital illustrations using digital illustration software and tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Procreate.
- Skillful web development skills (e.g., html5, css3, web content management systems). Able to efficiently execute video production and design processes.
- Capable of performing video and audio editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Audition). Can build accessible learning assets in compliance with ADA / WCAG requirements. Competency with Windows OS and Mac OS.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Listens effectively during collaborative and team discussions about project goals and needs.
- Ability to convey complex information and concepts visually. Can incorporate multimedia elements such as animation, videos, and interactive graphics into educational materials.
- Able to design and prepare final production ready graphics.
- Adept at managing multiple simultaneous projects and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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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 Team Carney, Tesla, and Ryder System, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 67% of instructional designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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