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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Tesla is seeking a Sr. Instructional Designer – Training to support Tesla – Energy manufacturing operations at a massive 100 GW site. This role will partner with Sr. Technical Program Manager, Content Creators, Engineering and Operations leaders to strengthen onboarding and operations training. You will design and develop high-quality, engaging learning solutions. This role must be an expert at applying adult learning theory, instructional design models (such as ADDIE), and best practices to create effective training solutions across modalities (e-learning, instructor-led/virtual instructor-led, blended, microlearning, video, etc.).
This role involves greater autonomy, personal leadership on complex projects, mentoring junior developers, designers, content creators, stakeholder consultation, quality oversight, and alignment of learning initiatives with organizational goals.
This role is core to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to building a world of amazing abundance. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Learning and Organizational Development and be a key driver of best-in-class learning solutions.
What You'll Do
- Conduct needs analysis, learner/task analysis, and requirements gathering with stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs)
- Design and develop learning solutions: course outlines, learning objectives, storyboards, scripts, e-learning modules, facilitator/participant guides, assessments, job aids, videos, simulations, and multimedia assets. Materials must be visually consistent with SCORM, ADA/ Section 508 compliant
- Partner with Engineers, SMEs, media developers, trainers, and operations leaders to create content that drives performance improvement
- Manage end-to-end instructional design projects (from analysis through evaluation), including timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication
- Evaluate learning effectiveness using metrics, assessments, and feedback; iterate for continuous improvement
- Stay current with learning trends, technologies (including AI tools for content development), and adult learning research
- Build and execute change-management plans in partnership with Sr. Technical Program Manager for process and tool rollouts; partner with trainers and operations to communicate clearly, sequence adoption, and reduce change fatigue
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Adult Learning or equivalent experience
- Experience designing multi-modal learning (e-learning, ILT/VILT, blended). Must provide a strong portfolio of instructional design work and project management skills
- Able to condense complex problems and situations into simple solutions
- Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen to find bottlenecks, run targeted process changes
- Proficiency with authoring tools (E.g. Articulate Storyline/Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond, etc.), experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Increasingly: Comfort with AI tools for accelerating content creation
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and multimedia development, video editing, basic graphic design, and accessibility standards
- Must be able to relocate to a final site in Texas and travel internationally if requested
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Tesla is seeking a Sr. Instructional Designer – Training to support Tesla – Energy manufacturing operations at a massive 100 GW site. This role will partner with Sr. Technical Program Manager, Content Creators, Engineering and Operations leaders to strengthen onboarding and operations training. You will design and develop high-quality, engaging learning solutions. This role must be an expert at applying adult learning theory, instructional design models (such as ADDIE), and best practices to create effective training solutions across modalities (e-learning, instructor-led/virtual instructor-led, blended, microlearning, video, etc.).
This role involves greater autonomy, personal leadership on complex projects, mentoring junior developers, designers, content creators, stakeholder consultation, quality oversight, and alignment of learning initiatives with organizational goals.
This role is core to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to building a world of amazing abundance. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Learning and Organizational Development and be a key driver of best-in-class learning solutions.
What You'll Do
- Conduct needs analysis, learner/task analysis, and requirements gathering with stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs)
- Design and develop learning solutions: course outlines, learning objectives, storyboards, scripts, e-learning modules, facilitator/participant guides, assessments, job aids, videos, simulations, and multimedia assets. Materials must be visually consistent with SCORM, ADA/ Section 508 compliant
- Partner with Engineers, SMEs, media developers, trainers, and operations leaders to create content that drives performance improvement
- Manage end-to-end instructional design projects (from analysis through evaluation), including timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication
- Evaluate learning effectiveness using metrics, assessments, and feedback; iterate for continuous improvement
- Stay current with learning trends, technologies (including AI tools for content development), and adult learning research
- Build and execute change-management plans in partnership with Sr. Technical Program Manager for process and tool rollouts; partner with trainers and operations to communicate clearly, sequence adoption, and reduce change fatigue
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Adult Learning or equivalent experience
- Experience designing multi-modal learning (e-learning, ILT/VILT, blended). Must provide a strong portfolio of instructional design work and project management skills
- Able to condense complex problems and situations into simple solutions
- Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen to find bottlenecks, run targeted process changes
- Proficiency with authoring tools (E.g. Articulate Storyline/Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond, etc.), experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Increasingly: Comfort with AI tools for accelerating content creation
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and multimedia development, video editing, basic graphic design, and accessibility standards
- Must be able to relocate to a final site in Texas and travel internationally if requested
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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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 Tesla, Idesign, and TTEC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?
Austin, Dallas, and Irving 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 73% of instructional designer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 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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