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"Design is not for philosophy it's for life."
ā Issey Miyake
User Experience Manager
Cengage Group ⢠United States of America šŗšø
$101,900 - $132,450 Full-time Manager
Weāre seeking a strategic, people-first UX Manager to lead a high-performing team of designers and build how we create outstanding digital experiences.
Responsibilities
- 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 areasāguiding 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
- 3ā5+ years managing UX designers with a track record of developing high-performing teams
- 7ā10+ 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 methodologiesāboth quantitative and qualitativeāto 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 builderās perspective: you create structure, drive clarity, and move teams forward efficiently
Key Skills
- UX design
- UX research
- Figma
- Modern design tools
- AI-enhanced workflows
- Business insight
- Communication
- Leadership
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package
- Discretionary incentive bonus program
- 15% Annual: Individual Target $101,900.00 - $132,450.00 USD
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group is a global education technology company that provides affordable, quality digital products and services to equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready.
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