User Experience Designer

Cengage Group • OH

92d • $67,000 - $87,100

About The Position

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact on helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery. Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional UX/product design experience.
• Experience designing sophisticated digital products ideally for large user bases or enterprise contexts.
• Strong portfolio showcasing work that demonstrates problem-solving, product thinking, and design execution at scale.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (Figma preferred).
• Ability to balance user needs, business objectives, and technical constraints.
• Experience working with design systems and contributing to their evolution.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with education technology or other mission-driven products.
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools and workflows.
• Previous experience at a large product-focused tech company.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and researchers to define, design, and deliver intuitive product experiences.
• Translate customer needs and business goals into clear, usable, and elegant design solutions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that communicate ideas effectively across teams.
• Contribute to and help evolve our design system for consistency and scalability across products.
• Partner with researchers and data analysts to understand user behavior and validate design decisions.
• Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design in every deliverable.
• Present design work and rationale to cross-functional partners and collaborators with clarity and confidence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower employees.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees