We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners 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.

What you'll do here:

The Multimedia Designer is responsible for developing compelling, engaging, and educational visual content for our online courses. They convert manuscripts into an online-friendly format, ensuring that courses consistently follow our style guidelines, are compatible across browsers and mobile devices, accessible, and tailored to our target audience. This role continuously adapts to emerging trends in online education and develops its skills to stay competitive.

Skills you will need here:

Visual Design

Synthesize complex information into simple, user-friendly visuals that support learning.
Design and create multimedia elements, including illustrations, interactive elements and games
Develop video from concept to full completion, using traditional methods and AI services. Craft video scripts and storyboards.
Ensure multimedia components created are reusable, accessible, and compatible across platforms and devices.
Generate audio using AI text-to-speech services

Technical Execution

Own technical aspects of content design, programming, and delivery.
Convert course manuscripts into HTML/CSS format aligned with ed2go’s high-quality standards.
Apply HTML/CSS formatting to classroom content (e.g. narrative lesson content, assignments, exams).
Use basic JavaScript for functionality and interactivity.
Analyze, design, and implement all multimedia design elements and external assets into our proprietary learning management system.

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with Learning Designers and Subject Matter Experts to develop project design plans.
Actively participate in team meetings, sharing insights and rationale behind design decisions.
Maintain positive working relationships with all team members.
Build partnerships with development teams to meet shared objectives.
Oversee and train content development vendors on internal processes, design guidelines, and tools.

Project & Resource Management

Creative problem solver who enjoys challenges
Maintain high productivity amid competing priorities and tight deadlines
Take initiative on special projects, often exploring new territory and creating innovative solutions.
Use data, research, and insights to improve processes, tools, and customer outcomes.
Deliver projects reliably on time and within budget without compromising quality.
Identify and communicate dependencies early in the project lifecycle.

Continuous Improvement

Analyze end-user feedback to improve course design.
Assess student needs and recommend enhancements to improve learner experience.
Stay current with emerging trends in online education and AI.
Embrace AI technologies and find opportunities to leverage for product and process improvement
Continuous focus on personal development and maintaining skillsets relevant

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com.

About Cengage

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

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.

$58,300.00 - $77,000.00 USD