Sr. Instructional Designer

Esri

Minneapolis, MN

Full Time

Posted July 27, 2026

$73k - $109k

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Job Description

Apply your experience in instructional design to help create effective training materials for Esri customers.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze learner needs and job tasks to define clear, measurable learning objectives
Partner with subject matter experts to design and evaluate instructor-led and web-based learning
Design engaging courses grounded in adult learning principles and instructional design best practices
Develop and refine assessments; provide actionable feedback and recommendations
Evaluate and enhance existing Esri curriculum to maintain design quality and consistency
Collaborate with peers to improve content development workflows and learning solutions
Support broader customer education initiatives and share instructional design best practices

Requirements

5+ years in instructional design, learning experience design or corporate training development (SaaS or product environment preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication; able to partner effectively across roles
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality learning solutions in a collaborative environment
Strong foundation in adult learning and instructional design methods (such as ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy)
Demonstrated end-to-end instructional design skills (analysis, scope/specs, objectives, assessments, and curriculum development)
Experience designing instructor-led and web-based learning for technical/software audiences
Ability to use generative AI responsibly to support research, prototyping, and content development
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field
Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field
Familiarity with GIS and Esri technology, or ability to learn quickly and translate complex products into learning
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and design/prototyping tools (such as Adobe, Figma, MindManager)
Experience supporting instructional visuals (such as diagrams, graphics, videos)
Background documenting workflows, processes, or systems for scalable learning
Portfolio Submission: Please include a link to your portfolio or samples of recent work.
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Benefits & Perks

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is
$72,800
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$109,200 USD