EdTech Multimedia Designer & Developer

Cengage Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group in the United States is seeking a Multimedia Designer to help create compelling, educational visual content for online courses. You will convert manuscripts into HTML/CSS-ready formats, ensure accessibility, and align with our style guidelines across browsers and devices.

You will design multimedia elements, plan videos, and leverage AI tools within our LMS, collaborating with learning designers and SMEs to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in HTML and CSS.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects).
• Experience with responsive design and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Proficient with email, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Minimum 4 years of professional paid experience in web design, multimedia design, web development, or related role.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Bonus: JavaScript, LMS, AI tools familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize complex information into simple visuals that support learning.
• Design multimedia elements including illustrations, interactive elements, and games.
• Plan and build a video from concept to completion; create scripts and storyboards.
• Ensure reusable, accessible multimedia across platforms and devices.
• Leverage AI tools for development and editing of assets.
• Own the technical aspects of content design, programming, and delivery.
• Convert manuscripts into HTML/CSS meeting high-quality standards.
• Apply HTML/CSS formatting to classroom content.
• Use basic JavaScript for functionality and interactivity.
• Work with LMS to integrate multimedia assets and analytics.
• Collaborate with Learning Designers and SMEs to plan projects.
• Train content vendors on processes and guidelines.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

HTML

CSS

UI/UX principles

Responsive design

Web accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA)

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Dreamweaver

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere

After Effects

JavaScript

LMS

Job description

Cengage Group in the United States is seeking a Multimedia Designer to help create compelling, educational visual content for online courses. You will convert manuscripts into HTML/CSS-ready formats, ensure accessibility, and align with our style guidelines across browsers and devices.

You will design multimedia elements, plan videos, and leverage AI tools within our LMS, collaborating with learning designers and SMEs to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.