UX Design Director — Shape Modern EdTech Futures

Nexxt, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 138,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group in the United States is seeking a Director of User Experience to shape the future of educational technology. You will lead and mentor a team of designers, set design strategy, and partner with product, engineering, and marketing to deliver modern, intuitive experiences.

Grounded in customer insights and data, you will establish UX standards, drive scalable patterns, and stay ahead of trends and AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• Senior UX Design leadership experience with 3+ years managing design teams of 10+.
• Deep expertise in UX/UI, human-centered design, research-informed practices.
• Outstanding leadership with mentoring track record.
• Excellent collaboration and communication; ability to influence and build partnerships.
• Portfolio required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Lead impactful design by empowering your team to create modern experiences grounded in data and customer understanding.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to align priorities and embed UX principles.
• Drive intuitive, scalable design patterns from concepts 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 evolving design trends and AI capabilities to advance practice.

Skills

Senior UX Design leadership

People management

UX/UI design principles

Human-centered design

Job description

Cengage Group in the United States is seeking a Director of User Experience to shape the future of educational technology. You will lead and mentor a team of designers, set design strategy, and partner with product, engineering, and marketing to deliver modern, intuitive experiences.

Grounded in customer insights and data, you will establish UX standards, drive scalable patterns, and stay ahead of trends and AI capabilities.