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Access pre-vetted instructional designers with 10+ years of experience. Get video proposals within 48 hours and start with a 14-day risk-free trial.

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TL;DR

Learnexus connects you with the top 1% of instructional designers—all pre-vetted with 10+ years of experience. Post your project, receive video proposals within 48 hours, and start working with a 14-day risk-free trial. Trusted by MongoDB, SAP, and ServiceNow for enterprise L&D projects.

Where to Hire Instructional Designers

Compare the top platforms for finding instructional design talent.

PlatformVettingL&D FocusAvg. RateVideo ProposalsRisk-Free Trial
LearnexusRecommendedTop 1%$75-150/hr14 days
UpworkNone$25-100/hr
FiverrBasic$20-80/hr
Freelancer.comNone$20-75/hr

Is This Right For You?

Who This Is For
  • Enterprise L&D teams needing to scale training quickly
  • Companies requiring specialized expertise (compliance, technical, leadership)
  • Organizations that want pre-vetted talent without lengthy hiring processes
  • Teams needing experts in Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Captivate
  • Projects requiring SCORM/xAPI compliance and LMS integration
Who This Is NOT For
  • One-off projects under $500 (try Fiverr instead)
  • Those prioritizing lowest cost over quality
  • Companies that prefer to vet candidates themselves
  • Projects that don't require L&D expertise
Last updated: December 2025

How to Hire an Instructional Designer

From posting to kickoff in days, not weeks.

1

Post Your Project

Describe your L&D needs, timeline, and budget in minutes.

2

Receive Video Proposals

Vetted IDs respond with personalized video pitches within 48 hours.

3

Hire Risk-Free

Start with a 14-day trial. If it's not a fit, you don't pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Instructional designer rates vary by experience and project type. Entry-level IDs charge $40-60/hour, mid-level $60-100/hour, and senior/specialized IDs $100-175+/hour. Project-based pricing for a full course typically ranges from $5,000-$25,000+.

Ready to Hire an Instructional Designer?

Post your project for free and receive video proposals from vetted experts within 48 hours.

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