Cengage Group
Cengage Group
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Job Description

Manage, coach, and grow a dedicated team of UX designers, fostering clarity, psychological safety, and career development. Build and maintain design workflows, standards, and rituals that improve quality, speed, and consistency. Lead end-to-end design across key product areas—guiding direction, offering critique, and delivering cohesive, accessible experiences. Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Research to inform strategy and deliver solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Strengthen and govern design systems while embedding accessibility, inclusivity, and modern UX patterns. Communicate design decisions and business impact clearly to cross-functional teams and executives.

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years managing UX designers with a track record of developing high-performing teams
  • 7–10+ years of UX design experience with strong end-to-end product thinking and portfolio demonstrating interaction design, systems thinking, and leadership
  • Experienced in UX research methodologies—both quantitative and qualitative—to drive informed design decisions
  • Proficiency in Figma and modern design tools, with experience experimenting with AI-enhanced workflows
  • Strong business insight; able to link design decisions to measurable outcomes like revenue, retention, and product performance
  • Executive-ready communication: clear, compelling, and confident.
  • A builder’s perspective: you create structure, drive clarity, and move teams forward efficiently.

Benefits

  • Discretionary incentive bonus program
  • Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package

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