[Hiring] Multimedia Design & Development Specialist @Cengage Group

Role Description

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees.
• 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 the base pay range.
• Base pay range: $58,300.00 - $75,750.00 USD.