Design & UX Leader for EdTech Innovation

Cengage Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 193,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group seeks an innovative VP of Design and User Experience to shape the vision and creative direction for learner, educator, and institution experiences across platforms. You will craft intuitive, inspiring, and impactful experiences to improve learning outcomes and foster equity and accessibility.

Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Learning Science to unlock potential through education. The role emphasizes building a world-class Design and UX organization, leveraging AI-enhanced

Qualifications

• 10+ years in UX Design leading UX, Product Design, and Experience Design.
• 8+ years managing senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven success influencing executive stakeholders and linking investments to outcomes.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Design, HCI, Learning Sciences, or related field.
• Expertise in UX design, craft and research methodologies.
• Strong understanding of learning principles and educational outcomes.
• Familiar with AI-powered UX tools, personalization, and automation.
• Experience within a Product Operating Model or similar frameworks.
• Outstanding communication and storytelling to influence collaborators.
• Ability to lead large, diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a compelling design vision rooted in design thinking.
• Empower teams to unlock new approaches to innovation in education tech.
• Build and mentor a high-performing UX team and foster collaboration.
• Establish design quality standards and conduct executive reviews.
• Incorporate UX principles across product development timelines.
• Create scalable build systems with AI-assisted prototyping and accessibility checks.

Skills

UX Design

Product Design

Experience Design

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/HCI

Advanced degree in Design or HCI

Tools

AI UX tools

Automation workflows

Personalization tech

Job description

Cengage Group seeks an innovative VP of Design and User Experience to shape the vision and creative direction for learner, educator, and institution experiences across platforms. You will craft intuitive, inspiring, and impactful experiences to improve learning outcomes and foster equity and accessibility.

Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Learning Science to unlock potential through education. The role emphasizes building a world-class Design and UX organization, leveraging AI-enhanced