Learning Designer

Cengage Group

Learning Designer at Cengage shaping the future of digital learning by aligning content and product strategy for engaging courses. Collaborative role improving learning experiences and outcomes.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Diagnose and resolve course issues by identifying root causes and implementing learning design improvements aligned with Cengage standards and product strategy.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Content, SMEs, and project stakeholders to deliver learner‑centered courses.
Ensure course updates meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within scope and budget.
Evaluate learning experiences using data to drive continuous improvement and strong learner outcomes.
Contribute to developing and refining learning design standards and best practices across the course catalog.
Stay current on digital learning, learning science, and pedagogical trends.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven ability to design engaging learning experiences.
Strong understanding of Backward Design, pedagogical principles, and learning science.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to collaborate across teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.
Experience with e‑learning authoring tools and platforms.
Master’s level education or professional training program in education, instructional composition, educational technologies, or related fields.
Experience working directly with programming code languages (e.g. HTML5, CSS).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package

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Hard Skills & Tools

Backward Designlearning designHTML5CSSe-learning authoring toolsdata analysisproject managementorganizational skillscontinuous improvementlearner outcomes

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationtime managementadaptabilityattention to detailcreativitycritical thinkingleadershipinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Master’s degree in educationprofessional training in instructional designeducational technologies