Senior Designer Jobs in Arizona
Senior Designer jobs in Arizona are in active demand, with consistent hiring concentrated in technology, aerospace and defense, financial services, and consumer brands that have built significant operations in the state across all experience levels from mid-level contributors through principal and lead roles. Phoenix and Scottsdale anchor the largest share of openings, with Tempe drawing heavily from the university corridor, and employers like Intel, American Express, and Honeywell maintaining ongoing design teams with regular senior-level hiring. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona right now are UX and product design, brand and visual systems, and experience design for enterprise software. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Profile:
Instructional Technologist 3Job Family:
Instructional Design and TechnologyTime Type:
Full timeApply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.Job Description:
Under general direction, the Instructional Designer Senior collaborates with faculty, academic leaders, and subject matter experts to design, develop, implement, and continuously improve high-quality learning experiences for online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced programs. As a member of the School of Technology for Public Health (STPH) - a newly established and rapidly growing academic unit - this position offers a unique opportunity to help shape the school's educational vision, influence the design of innovative graduate and undergraduate programs, and establish instructional design standards that will define the student learning experience for years to come. The Instructional Designer Senior applies evidence-based instructional design principles, learning sciences, backward design methodologies, and assessment best practices to create engaging, learner-centered educational experiences that promote student success and achievement of program learning outcomes.
The Instructional Designer Senior serves as a strategic educational consultant, partnering with faculty to transform ideas into exceptional learning experiences while helping build a culture of educational innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence across the school.
Salary Range: $66,200 to $80,000; DOE
Essential Duties:
Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to design, develop, and continuously improve online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses using evidence-based instructional design principles.
Apply backward design methodologies to align program outcomes, course outcomes, instructional materials, learning activities, and assessments.
Consult with faculty on course design, authentic assessment, educational technologies, accessibility, and best practices in teaching and learning.
Develop instructional resources, templates, multimedia materials, and documentation that promote consistent, high-quality learning experiences across academic programs.
Support curriculum mapping, quality assurance, program assessment, and accreditation initiatives to ensure alignment with university and professional standards.
Evaluate, recommend, and support the implementation of educational technologies that enhance student learning and faculty effectiveness.
Facilitate faculty training, workshops, and individual consultations on instructional design, educational technology, and innovative teaching practices.
Manage multiple instructional design projects while collaborating with faculty, instructional technology staff, and university partners to meet project timelines.
Research emerging instructional design trends, learning sciences, artificial intelligence, and educational technologies, incorporating appropriate innovations into course and program development.
Work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic academic environment while exercising sound judgment, maintaining effective working relationships, and adapting to changing priorities.
Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Curriculum & Instruction, Adult Education, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience designing and developing online or hybrid courses in a higher education environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design methodologies, including backward design and evidence-based teaching and learning practices.
Experience collaborating with faculty and subject matter experts to develop engaging, learner-centered educational experiences.
Experience designing authentic assessments, rubrics, and curriculum aligned with measurable learning outcomes.
Experience supporting curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, or continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated knowledge of learning management systems (Canvas preferred) and educational technologies used to support teaching and learning.
Experience developing multimedia instructional materials and utilizing emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance learning.
Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility standards, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and inclusive course design principles.
Experience managing multiple instructional design projects while building collaborative relationships across stakeholders.
Experience collaborating with faculty and subject matter experts in health fields to develop engaging, learner-centered educational experiences.
Working Environment:
Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
Regularly uses a desktop or laptop computer, learning management systems, video conferencing platforms, and other instructional and productivity technologies.
Department Statement:
The School of Technology for Public Health at ASU is pioneering a new field that re-imagines public health infrastructure for the 21st century by creating more integrative, responsive and resilient systems to protect the health of people in Arizona and beyond.
Designed in collaboration with national leaders and informed by listening sessions with local communities and health departments, the School is the first-of-its-kind in the nation to train students who are bilingual in public health and technology. By teaching students to be “technofluent,” the School serves as a catalyst to build and deploy the products, programs and systems needed to shape the future of public health this decade and beyond.
As part of ASU Health’s dynamic, innovation-driven ecosystem, the School integrates public health, engineering, data science, design thinking and community-engagement to develop leaders who will transform health systems, advance equity and drive impact at scale.
Join us as we build the future of public health — where technology and humanity converge to protect communities, improve outcomes and re-shape what it means to keep people healthy.
Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.Location:
Campus: Downtown PhoenixFunding:
No Federal FundingInstructions to Apply:
Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub .
To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
- Cover letter Resume or CV
Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.
Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.
Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.
Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.
Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.
ASU Statement:
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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Employment Verification Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Background Check Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Fingerprint Check Statement:
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior designer jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, interaction design, or a closely related visual discipline
- Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end ownership of complex design projects at senior scope
- Five or more years of professional design experience with at least two in a lead capacity
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping or design-system tools
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, or marketing stakeholders
- Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and brand governance at scale
Senior Designer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior designer in Arizona?
Becoming a senior designer in Arizona typically requires a bachelor's degree in graphic design, UX, or an adjacent visual field, followed by several years of progressively responsible design work. Arizona does not require a state-issued license for most design disciplines. Employers in Phoenix and Scottsdale consistently look for a portfolio that shows ownership of complex projects, demonstrated leadership or mentorship of junior designers, and experience within the industries dominant in the state such as technology, aerospace, or financial services.
Which companies hire senior designers in Arizona?
Employers hiring senior designers in Arizona right now include Sargent & Lundy, Burns & McDonnell, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Arizona's concentration of technology, aerospace, and financial services headquarters means senior design roles here frequently sit inside large, multi-disciplinary product and brand teams rather than boutique agencies.
Which Arizona cities have the most senior designer jobs?
Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe have the most senior designer openings in Arizona. Phoenix leads because of its density of corporate headquarters in technology, banking, and insurance, while Scottsdale and Tempe draw significant volume from the mature startup ecosystem, retail brand offices, and employers clustered near Arizona State University who recruit actively from its design programs.
Are there remote senior designer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 53% of senior designer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how deeply design workflows have shifted toward distributed collaboration tools. UX, product design, and brand roles tend to carry the highest share of remote flexibility, while roles requiring on-site collaboration with hardware, manufacturing, or in-person research teams are more likely to require a physical presence in the Phoenix metro.
How can I get hired as a senior designer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is entering through a junior or associate designer role at one of Arizona's larger employers and building toward senior scope over time. Intel, Honeywell, and American Express each run structured early-career and rotational programs in Arizona that accept candidates with strong portfolios even when professional experience is limited. Adjacent roles in marketing coordination, visual production, or UI quality assurance at Arizona technology or aerospace companies can serve as lateral entry points. A well-documented portfolio project, even from academic or freelance work, consistently outweighs a thin resume with Arizona hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to senior designer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to senior designer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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