Instructional Designer Jobs in Florida
Instructional Designer jobs in Florida are consistently active, with strong demand from the state's large healthcare networks, defense and aerospace contractors, financial services firms, and higher-education institutions across all levels from entry-level eLearning developer to senior learning strategist. Orlando, Tampa, and Miami generate the highest volume of openings, anchored by employers such as AdventHealth, Lockheed Martin, and Carnival Corporation. The most in-demand specialties in Florida listings are eLearning development, learning management system administration, and compliance and regulatory training design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Jacksonville, FL
The Instructional Systems Designer is responsible for developing, maintaining, delivering, and supporting evaluation of courses and learning modules for training systems and professional development providers. This position requires minimal supervision and will be responsible for the production of instructional design materials, clear communication skills to provide updates and design ideas, updating of course and module content and technology, and collaboration with analysts throughout the Program.
The successful candidate must be able to take the instructional design needs from several projects and apply best instructional design practices to help complete the projects. The candidate will bring expert working knowledge of the production aspects of creating training curriculum (e.g. LMS production and learning content conversion/design). In addition, this position will design instruction that reflects an understanding of the diverse group of learners, develop training program goals, overall program objectives and module objectives using template-oriented Learning applications.
Responsibilities
- Apply the basic principles of adult learning theory to identify options and recommend the most appropriate learning strategy to meet the performance needs of the intended audience.
- Scope, design, and develop creative, learner-centered training programs to support a variety of delivery types, including self-paced, blended, and instructor-led training.
- Develop in multiple modalities including synchronous and asynchronous remote learning, classroom learning, interactive e-learning modules and simulations, videos, job aides, facilitator guides, and resource materials.
- Project manage the instructional design process from beginning to end, collaborating, supporting, and communicating professionally with learning project managers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other learning professionals on projects to ensure effective instructional design, and exceptional visual design.
- Leverage learning data insights and user feedback to recommend and make improvements.
- Drive and ensure best practices standardization across all projects, content and sites.
Requirements
- Must have an active SECRET (or higher) Security Clearance
- 3-5 years of instructional design, eLearning, and project management experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, and high-output environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory best practices and experience designing content with various tools.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, deliverables, and competing priorities with a proven record of success.
- Working knowledge of e-learning authoring tools (such as Articulate, Captivate, Adobe, and H5P).
- Experience designing e-learning interactive content that support adult learning principles.
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, MS Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel).
- Strong project and time management skills, strong ability to track multiple tasks, and meet deadlines with speed and quality.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, managing input while owning and driving the development timeline forward.
- Ability to accept and translate feedback into improvements for both content and process.
- Comfort learning new technologies and welcome the challenge of working with ambiguity.
- Exceptional attention to detail, vetting and refining each deliverable to highest quality.
- Working knowledge of learning and content management systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Prior military experience desired, but not required.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Salary:
Experience:
- Instructional design and learning content development: 3-5 years (Required)
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
If you are ready for a new challenge, can effectively collaborate with others, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have the ability to apply your knowledge to the design and development of complex learning solutions, then please send your resume, for immediate consideration, now. Or, to schedule an interview, call: 904-299-9968
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructional designer jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
- Experience administering or configuring a learning management system
- Portfolio demonstrating completed eLearning modules or instructor-led course materials
- Familiarity with ADDIE, SAM, or comparable instructional design frameworks
- Strong written communication skills for developing scripts, storyboards, and facilitator guides
Instructional Designer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an instructional designer in Florida?
Instructional design has no state-issued license in Florida, so the path runs through education and credentials. Most Florida employers require at least a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education technology, or a related field, and many prefer a master's. Earning a credential such as the Certified Professional in Talent Development from ATD or the eLearning Guild's certifications strengthens a candidacy. Building a portfolio of sample modules is the practical step Florida hiring managers consistently ask for.
How much do instructional designers make in Florida?
Instructional designers in Florida earn a median of about $60,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $44,900 for the lowest 10% to over $98,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire instructional designers in Florida?
Employers hiring instructional designers in Florida right now include Ryder System, Kratos Defense, and Qualus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's concentration of large hospital systems, defense contractors, and state university campuses means demand stays steady across both corporate learning and academic settings.
Which Florida cities have the most instructional designer jobs?
Orlando, Miami, and Pensacola hold the most instructional designer openings in Florida. Orlando's aerospace, hospitality, and healthcare sectors drive much of the volume there, Tampa's mix of financial services firms and health systems sustains strong corporate learning demand, and Miami's large enterprise and university presence rounds out the market.
Are there remote instructional designer jobs in Florida?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 70% of instructional designer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally the work fits a distributed model. Course development, eLearning authoring, and curriculum writing are the tasks most commonly performed fully remote, while roles involving live facilitation or LMS administration for on-site staff tend to require at least some in-person presence.
How can I get hired as an instructional designer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an eLearning developer or training coordinator role, both of which appear regularly in Florida job listings and require less experience than a senior instructional designer position. Florida's large university systems and community colleges, including the State University System campuses, occasionally hire instructional design assistants who support faculty with course development. Building even two or three sample modules in Articulate Storyline and uploading them to a portfolio site gives candidates from adjacent roles such as teacher, technical writer, or corporate trainer a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to instructional designer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to instructional designer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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