EdTech Multimedia Designer & Front-End Developer

Cengage Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Multimedia Designer to transform manuscripts into online-friendly content across HTML/CSS, visuals, and interactive elements for our online courses. You will ensure accessibility, cross‑browser compatibility, and alignment with our style guidelines while collaborating with Learning Designers and SMEs.

You will build multimedia assets, plan videos, and leverage AI tools within our LMS, applying UI/UX best practices and responsive design to deliver engaging, high‑quality

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in HTML and CSS.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and/or After Effects.
• Experience with responsive design and knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA).
• 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 as a web designer, multimedia designer, web developer, multimedia developer, or in a related role.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Bonus Skills (a plus): knowledge of JavaScript, LMS, Synthesia, AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize complex information into simple, user-friendly visuals.
• Design and create multimedia elements, including illustrations, interactive elements, and games.
• Plan and build a video from concept through full completion; create scripts and storyboards.
• Ensure multimedia components are reusable, accessible, and compatible across platforms and devices.
• Leverage AI tools for asset development.
• Own technical aspects of content design, programming, and delivery in HTML/CSS/JS.
• Convert manuscripts into HTML/CSS meeting high-quality standards.
• Apply HTML/CSS formatting to classroom content.
• Use basic JavaScript for functionality and interactivity.
• Analyze, design, and implement multimedia elements in our LMS.
• Leverage AI to support content programming in our LMS.
• Collaborate with Learning Designers and SMEs on project plans.
• Train content development vendors on processes and tools.
• Maintain productivity with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

HTML

CSS

Adobe Creative Cloud

Dreamweaver

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere

After Effects

Responsive design

WCAG 2.2 AA

UI/UX principles

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Email proficiency

Windows

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

JavaScript

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Multimedia Designer to transform manuscripts into online-friendly content across HTML/CSS, visuals, and interactive elements for our online courses. You will ensure accessibility, cross‑browser compatibility, and alignment with our style guidelines while collaborating with Learning Designers and SMEs.

You will build multimedia assets, plan videos, and leverage AI tools within our LMS, applying UI/UX best practices and responsive design to deliver engaging, high‑quality