Instructional Designer Jobs in Texas
Instructional Designer jobs in Texas are consistently active, concentrated in corporate learning and development, higher education, healthcare systems, and defense contracting, with openings at every level from junior content developer through senior learning architect. Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston lead hiring volume, anchored by large employers like Dell Technologies, AT&T, and the University of Texas System. E-learning development, learning management system administration, and instructional systems design for government contractors are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Marcus by Goldman Sachs
As the online consumer banking business of Goldman Sachs, Marcus operates as a digital bank, providing high-yield savings accounts and Certificates of Deposit (CDs) directly to individual consumers. Marcus combines Goldman Sachs' over 150 years of expertise with intuitive digital experiences, focusing on value, transparency, and simplicity for its millions of customers, and is recognized as the largest pure online bank, delivering a fully digital experience without physical branches.
About the role
We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Lead Instructional Designer - Associate to drive the design, development, and implementation of high-impact learning solutions within the Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) Team. In this role, you will not only design scalable eLearning, instructor-led, and blended learning solutions aligned with key business objectives, but you will also lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of instructional designers.
As a key partner to the business, you will proactively manage stakeholder engagement across various departments—aligning expectations, navigating complex priorities, and securing buy-in from business leaders and subject matter experts. You will oversee the team's project pipeline, manage resources effectively, and ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at navigating ambiguity, and possesses the leadership and relationship-management skills to translate complex business needs into cohesive, impactful learning experiences.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of instructional designers. Provide ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Management: Proactively manage stakeholder engagement by establishing open communication channels, aligning expectations, navigating conflicting priorities, and securing buy-in from business leaders, process owners, and cross-functional partners.
- Project & Resource Management: Oversee the team's project pipeline, allocate resources effectively to optimize productivity, and ensure all learning deliverables meet quality standards, brand guidelines, and project deadlines.
- Learning Solution Design: Design and implement scalable learning solutions that directly enhance the capabilities of our learners, driving key business objectives such as client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
- Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough Needs Analysis to identify skill and knowledge gaps, document business requirements, and draft measurable learning objectives.
- Instructional Design Application: Apply instructional design theories and adult learning principles (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Gagne's Nine Events) to design, develop, and maintain comprehensive learning solutions (eLearning, Instructor-Led, Blended Learning, Videos & Simulations, etc.).
- Content Development: Utilize authoring tools such as Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise) and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite to build engaging learning content.
- LMS Management: Manage learning content within the firm's Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring proper deployment, tracking, and reporting.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to enhance and improve existing learning content and partner with facilitators to drive continuous improvement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with process owners, SMEs, legal, and compliance to ensure content is accurate, relevant, compliant, and effective.
- Innovation & Best Practices: Stay current with trends and innovations in learning technology and instructional design, advocating for and integrating new approaches to enhance our learning ecosystem.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership Experience: 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing a team of instructional designers or learning professionals.
- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, influence decision-making, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
- Instructional Design Expertise: Deep knowledge of instructional design models (ADDIE/SAM) and adult learning theory.
- Certification: Active Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) or Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) credential.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with eLearning authoring tools, especially the Articulate 360 Suite (Storyline, Rise).
- Strategic Execution: Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and work autonomously, translating high-level strategic direction into concrete project plans and deliverables for the team.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or a related field.
- 5+ years in an instructional design role, with at least 2 years in a corporate or financial services setting.
- Experience in financial services or the fintech industry.
- Experience working in or supporting a contact center environment.
- Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
- Experience designing for accessibility (WCAG) standards.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. : https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE Associate
OFFICE LOCATION(S) Richardson
JOB FUNCTION Digital Operations - Management
DIVISION Asset & Wealth Management
Marcus by Goldman Sachs
As the online consumer banking business of Goldman Sachs, Marcus operates as a digital bank, providing high-yield savings accounts and Certificates of Deposit (CDs) directly to individual consumers. Marcus combines Goldman Sachs' over 150 years of expertise with intuitive digital experiences, focusing on value, transparency, and simplicity for its millions of customers, and is recognized as the largest pure online bank, delivering a fully digital experience without physical branches.
About the role
We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Lead Instructional Designer - Associate to drive the design, development, and implementation of high-impact learning solutions within the Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) Team. In this role, you will not only design scalable eLearning, instructor-led, and blended learning solutions aligned with key business objectives, but you will also lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of instructional designers.
As a key partner to the business, you will proactively manage stakeholder engagement across various departments—aligning expectations, navigating complex priorities, and securing buy-in from business leaders and subject matter experts. You will oversee the team's project pipeline, manage resources effectively, and ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at navigating ambiguity, and possesses the leadership and relationship-management skills to translate complex business needs into cohesive, impactful learning experiences.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of instructional designers. Provide ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Management: Proactively manage stakeholder engagement by establishing open communication channels, aligning expectations, navigating conflicting priorities, and securing buy-in from business leaders, process owners, and cross-functional partners.
- Project & Resource Management: Oversee the team's project pipeline, allocate resources effectively to optimize productivity, and ensure all learning deliverables meet quality standards, brand guidelines, and project deadlines.
- Learning Solution Design: Design and implement scalable learning solutions that directly enhance the capabilities of our learners, driving key business objectives such as client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
- Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough Needs Analysis to identify skill and knowledge gaps, document business requirements, and draft measurable learning objectives.
- Instructional Design Application: Apply instructional design theories and adult learning principles (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Gagne's Nine Events) to design, develop, and maintain comprehensive learning solutions (eLearning, Instructor-Led, Blended Learning, Videos & Simulations, etc.).
- Content Development: Utilize authoring tools such as Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise) and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite to build engaging learning content.
- LMS Management: Manage learning content within the firm's Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring proper deployment, tracking, and reporting.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to enhance and improve existing learning content and partner with facilitators to drive continuous improvement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with process owners, SMEs, legal, and compliance to ensure content is accurate, relevant, compliant, and effective.
- Innovation & Best Practices: Stay current with trends and innovations in learning technology and instructional design, advocating for and integrating new approaches to enhance our learning ecosystem.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership Experience: 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing a team of instructional designers or learning professionals.
- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, influence decision-making, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
- Instructional Design Expertise: Deep knowledge of instructional design models (ADDIE/SAM) and adult learning theory.
- Certification: Active Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) or Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) credential.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with eLearning authoring tools, especially the Articulate 360 Suite (Storyline, Rise).
- Strategic Execution: Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and work autonomously, translating high-level strategic direction into concrete project plans and deliverables for the team.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or a related field.
- 5+ years in an instructional design role, with at least 2 years in a corporate or financial services setting.
- Experience in financial services or the fintech industry.
- Experience working in or supporting a contact center environment.
- Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
- Experience designing for accessibility (WCAG) standards.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. : https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE Associate
OFFICE LOCATION(S) Richardson
JOB FUNCTION Digital Operations - Management
DIVISION Asset & Wealth Management
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Instructional Designer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- UTHealth Houston2
- Amazon1
- Baylor Scott & White Health1
- Collabera1
- Digital Realty1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software4
- Education3
- Science & Research2
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructional designer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education technology, or a closely related field
- Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
- Experience designing and deploying courses within a learning management system
- Portfolio demonstrating completed instructional design or e-learning development projects
- Familiarity with ADDIE, SAM, or another recognized instructional design methodology
- Strong written communication skills for translating subject matter expert content into learner-ready material
Instructional Designer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a instructional designer in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as an instructional designer. Most Texas employers expect a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education technology, curriculum and instruction, or a related field, often paired with a portfolio of completed projects. Earning a recognized credential such as the Certified Professional in Talent Development offered by ATD strengthens candidacy, particularly for corporate and government contractor roles that are common across the state.
How much do instructional designers make in Texas?
Instructional designers in Texas earn a median of about $78,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,490 for the lowest 10% to over $106,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire instructional designers in Texas?
Employers hiring instructional designers in Texas right now include UTHealth Houston, Amazon, and Baylor Scott & White Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large corporate headquarters, major university systems, and federal defense contractors create sustained demand for instructional designers well beyond typical hiring cycles.
Which Texas cities have the most instructional designer jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most instructional designer openings in Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin are driven by dense clusters of corporate headquarters and technology companies with active learning and development teams, while Houston's demand is shaped by its energy sector, large healthcare systems, and federal contractors that maintain substantial training and compliance programs.
Are there remote instructional designer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 23% of instructional designer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how naturally the role translates to distributed work. Course development, e-learning authoring, and LMS administration are the functions most commonly performed fully remote, while roles requiring frequent collaboration with on-site subject matter experts tend to be hybrid.
How can I get hired as a instructional designer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a portfolio through volunteer, freelance, or coursework projects before applying to associate or junior instructional designer roles. Large Texas university systems and community college districts regularly hire instructional design assistants and course development coordinators that require no prior professional experience. Corporate learning teams at major Texas employers also bring in candidates from adjacent roles such as training coordinator, technical writer, or academic tutor, especially when the applicant holds a relevant degree and can present sample work.
Where can I find and apply to instructional designer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to instructional designer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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