Head of Design & UX for EdTech

Cengage Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 193,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group in the United States seeks an innovative VP of Design and User Experience to shape the vision and creative direction for learners, educators, and institutions. You will drive a world-class UX organization and guide strategy across product, engineering, and learning science to deliver impactful experiences.

You will leverage AI-enabled personalization and accessibility to improve learning outcomes while scaling ecosystem collaboration and equity across platforms.

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 connecting investments to business outcomes.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Learning Sciences, or related field.
• Expertise in UX design, craft, and research methodologies.
• Strong understanding of learning principles and educational outcomes.
• Familiarity with AI-powered UX, personalization technologies, and automation workflows.
• Extensive experience in a Product Operating Model or comparable frameworks.
• Outstanding communication and storytelling to influence collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a compelling design vision and strategic direction.
• Empower teams to drive innovation in education technology.
• Build and mentor a high-performing UX organization.
• Establish design quality standards and conduct executive reviews.
• Integrate UX into the Product Operating Model across development cycles.
• Incorporate AI-assisted prototyping, accessibility checks, and personalization engines.

Skills

UX Design Leadership

EdTech Experience

Executive Stakeholder Influence

Product Design Leadership

Design Strategy

Education

Design Degree

Tools

AI UX Tools

Job description

Cengage Group in the United States seeks an innovative VP of Design and User Experience to shape the vision and creative direction for learners, educators, and institutions. You will drive a world-class UX organization and guide strategy across product, engineering, and learning science to deliver impactful experiences.

You will leverage AI-enabled personalization and accessibility to improve learning outcomes while scaling ecosystem collaboration and equity across platforms.