Learning Designer (Remote)

Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

2 Locations

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Learning Designer at Cengage, you will play a pivotal role in shaping educational experiences that empower learners worldwide to discover the power and joy of learning, directly contributing to student success and lifelong achievement.
• Day to day, you will design and refine learning experiences across products by creating engaging study resources, practice activities, and assessments; apply learning science principles to improve outcomes; collaborate with Content Managers and Subject Matter Experts to translate complex content into clear instruction; develop and maintain design templates and guidelines; review content for quality and accessibility; use data and learner insights to drive improvements; and support iterative development through pilot testing and feedback cycles.
• You will join a mission-driven team at Cengage, a global education technology company committed to inclusion, engagement, and discovery, where diverse perspectives are valued and employees are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work in support of millions of learners.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in instructional design and learning sciences, gain experience applying educational psychology to real-world digital products, strengthen cross-functional collaboration skills, and contribute to innovative, accessible learning solutions that advance student readiness and achievement.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field
• Proven experience crafting learning experiences for adult learners in digital learning, curriculum, or workforce education contexts
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles from educational psychology and curriculum development (e.g., retrieval practice, spacing, cognitive load, feedback, transfer, motivation) in practical learning design
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to transform complex content into clear, learnable instruction
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing actionable feedback to improve learning materials
• Comfort managing multiple projects with strong attention to detail, follow-through, and organizational skills

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting employee well-being and empowerment
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexibility in work location
• Commitment to reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
• Access to professional development and continuous learning opportunities within a mission-driven organization
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and authentic self-expression
• Chance to impact millions of learners globally through innovative education technology

Skills & Technologies

Design

Onsite

Degree Required

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About Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc.

Cengage provides higher education course materials, digital learning platforms, and e-textbooks. Its offerings include MindTap, WebAssign, and Cengage Unlimited, serving colleges, universities, students, and lifelong learners worldwide.

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