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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:

We are excited to invite you to join our team as a Multimedia Designer at Cengage. In this important role, you will help create compelling, engaging, and educational visual content for our online courses. You'll 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Visual Design

+ Synthesize complex information into simple, user-friendly visuals that support learning.

+ Design and create multimedia elements, including illustrations, interactive elements, and games

+ Plan and build a video from concept through full completion. Create video scripts and storyboards.

+ Ensure that multimedia components are reusable, accessible, and compatible across platforms and devices.

+ Leverage AI tools where appropriate for the development and editing of assets.

Technical Execution

+ Own the technical aspects of content design, programming, and delivery.

+ Convert course manuscripts into HTML/CSS that meet 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 elements and external assets in our proprietary learning management system (LMS).

+ Leverage AI to support efficient content programming within our LMS.

Collaboration & Communication

+ Work closely with Learning Designers and SMEs to develop project design plans.

+ Actively participate in team meetings, sharing insights and rationale behind design decisions.

+ 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

+ Deliver projects reliably on time and within budget without compromising quality.

Continuous Improvement

+ Assess student needs and recommend enhancements to improve learner experience.

+ Stay ahead of emerging trends in online education and AI.

+ Continuous focus on personal development and maintaining skills relevant

Qualifications

+ Strong proficiency in HTML and CSS

+ Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud , including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and/or After Effects

+ Experience with responsive design and knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA)

+ Understanding of UI/UX principles and standards

+ Excellent problem-solving skills with sharp attention to detail

+ Proficient with email, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office

+ Excellent communication skills

+ Minimum 4 years of professional paid experience as a web designer, multimedia designer, web developer, multimedia developer, or in a related role

+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience

+ Bonus Skills (a plus, but not required): Knowledge of JavaScript, working in a Learning Management System, Synthesia video development, AI tools, or AI agent creation

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 (https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2024/cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy/) 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 - $75,750.00 USD

Cengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we've built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI-powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey.

_Warning: Be aware, there has been an increase of targeted recruitment_ _scams perpetrated by bad actors falsely providing job offers on behalf Cengage Group to candidates as a means of obtaining personal information. Note that Cengage will always interview candidates via live in-person meetings, phone calls and video calls before an offer would be extended. Also, be sure to check that communication is coming from an @cengage.com email address._

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