UX Design Director: Lead Strategy, Teams & Experience

Cengage Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 138,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a Director of User Experience in the United States to lead and shape the design strategy across our educational technology products. You will guide a team of designers, partnering with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to define priorities and embed UX principles throughout development.

Grounded in customer insights and data, you will set standards for quality, evolve design systems, and mentor talent to deliver high-impact, accessible learning experiences across our

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading design teams of 10+ people.
• Deep expertise in UX/UI design and human-centered design.
• Strong mentorship and leadership track record.
• Excellent collaboration and communication; ability to influence.
• Portfolio required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a design team to deliver modern, data-informed experiences.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to define focus areas and align priorities.
• Drive intuitive, scalable design patterns from concept to polished solutions.
• Set and evolve UX standards and guidelines across products.
• Continuously evaluate the customer experience using data and insights to drive improvements.
• Stay ahead of trends, AI capabilities, and new tools to advance design practice.
• Use design as a competitive advantage and elevate product look and feel.
• Develop outstanding talent by coaching leaders and expanding impact.

Skills

UX leadership

People management

Team development

UX/UI design

User-centered design

Collaboration

Portfolio required

Job description

Cengage is seeking a Director of User Experience in the United States to lead and shape the design strategy across our educational technology products. You will guide a team of designers, partnering with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to define priorities and embed UX principles throughout development.

Grounded in customer insights and data, you will set standards for quality, evolve design systems, and mentor talent to deliver high-impact, accessible learning experiences across our