Chief Design & UX Leader, EdTech

Cengage Group; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 193,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a visionary VP of Design and User Experience to shape the vision and creative direction for how learners, educators, and institutions experience our platforms. You will design intuitive, accessible experiences that drive measurable learning outcomes and foster inclusion across ecosystems.

You will lead collaboration with Product Management, Engineering and Learning Science to deliver world-class experiences, leveraging AI-enabled personalization and adaptive workflows to

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading UX design in complex digital ecosystems.
• 8+ years managing senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience driving large-scale digital transformation in EdTech.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a compelling design vision rooted in design thinking.
• Empower teams to drive innovation in education technology.
• Build and mentor a high-performing UX team.
• Establish design quality standards and conduct executive reviews.
• Integrate UX into the Product Operating Model across development phases.
• Implement scalable build systems with AI-assisted prototyping and personalization.

Skills

UX Leadership

Executive influence

Design thinking

Team mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design/HCI/Learning Sciences

Tools

AI UX Tools

Prototyping tools

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a visionary VP of Design and User Experience to shape the vision and creative direction for how learners, educators, and institutions experience our platforms. You will design intuitive, accessible experiences that drive measurable learning outcomes and foster inclusion across ecosystems.

You will lead collaboration with Product Management, Engineering and Learning Science to deliver world-class experiences, leveraging AI-enabled personalization and adaptive workflows to