North America

Principal UX Designer

United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$102k-$132kDetected 31 days ago

JavaScriptHTMLCSSA/B TestingUX ResearchResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

In this role, you will define Web experience and strategy across complex systems, bringing clarity to ambiguity and translating business and product needs into intuitive, scalable solutions.
You will operate across strategy and execution, helping teams move from vision to high-quality outcomes.

Define and drive Web experience strategy across key product areas, shaping direction and guiding high-impact decisions
Apply modern tools, including AI, to accelerate and reimagine how we design and build
Lead end-to-end design work, from discovery through delivery, ensuring quality and cohesion across the experience
Operate at both strategic and executional levels, contributing hands-on design while guiding broader direction
Influence cross-functional partners and leadership through clear communication, strong rationale, and thoughtful tradeoffs
Experience building and scaling experimentation programs, including hypothesis development, success metrics definition, and A/B or multivariate testing frameworks
Strong ability to influence cross-functional partners and shape marketing, product, engineering, and business roadmaps through design leadership
Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end web design work and measurable business impact
Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life.
Cengage is seeking a Principal UX Designer to shape and elevate our web and digital experience through strong product thinking, design craft, and a focus on systems thinking and future-oriented experiences.

8+ years of experience in UX, Web Strategy, web and product design with deep expertise across UX, UI, and research
Consistent track record of driving ground-breaking change in web or platform experiences
Proficiency in demonstrating data, analytics, and user research to inform decisions and optimize outcomes
Experience with front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and strong collaboration with engineering teams

The full base pay range has been provided for this position.
Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.
Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company's discretionary incentive bonus program.
15% Annual: Individual Target
$101,900.00 - $132,450.00 USD

We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in 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.
We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day.

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