Head of UX Design & Strategy

Cengage Group; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 138,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a UX Design Director in the United States to shape the future of educational technology. You will lead a team of designers, set design strategy, and ensure high-quality, intuitive experiences grounded in customer insights.

You will collaborate across Product, Engineering, and Marketing while staying ahead of design trends and AI capabilities to deliver impactful customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior UX design leadership role.
• 3+ years of people management leading design teams of 10+.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the UX design team to create modern, data-informed experiences.
• Partner with Product, Engineering and Marketing to embed UX principles.
• Drive scalable design patterns from concept to polished solutions.

Skills

Senior UX leadership

People management

UX/UI design principles

Collaboration

Portfolio required

Job description

Cengage is seeking a UX Design Director in the United States to shape the future of educational technology. You will lead a team of designers, set design strategy, and ensure high-quality, intuitive experiences grounded in customer insights.

You will collaborate across Product, Engineering, and Marketing while staying ahead of design trends and AI capabilities to deliver impactful customer experiences.