Pearson

Pearson is a design-centric product company whose mission is to have a direct relationship with millions of lifelong learners. As the world’s learning company with more than 22,500 employees operating in 70 countries, we provide content, assessment, and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.

Visual Designer

Are you constantly thinking about improving the visual design for your apps? Are you in love with video, motion graphics, and illustration? We’re looking for a Visual Designer with a strong UX and graphic design background to support the launch of several new features for learners. You will be challenged in an organization that values vision, execution, and persistence. You will take ownership of our product by solving complex problems in simple, elegant ways. Visual Designers at Pearson are embedded within product teams that are deeply collaborative, and each member is directly responsible for the team’s success.

Key Accountabilities

• Become a domain expert in your product area

• Strategize and execute on the creation of assets for multiple platforms

• Be proactive in seeking new knowledge and connections in your space

• Collaborate with content, product, and engineering teams from concept through delivery to deliver business objectives

• Help shape the team’s roadmap by understanding and advocating for user needs

• Approach an open-ended problem space with vigor and clarity

• Think holistically about the user journey and product ecosystem

• Create elegant solutions to complex problems

• Participate in user research and testing, ensuring usability and product consistency

• Collaborate with our Design Systems team to ensure your work integrates into our ecosystem

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in digital-related design with an online portfolio of high-impact, relevant visual design work

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a design related field

• Strong business acumen and experience in partnering directly with UX Product designers and Front-End Developers

• Excellent communication, self-management, and organizational skills

• Highly collaborative in nature and commanding a positive mindset

• Proven experience in:

• Delivering consumer-grade native apps

• Familiarity with design trends in mobile, web, and motion design

• Working with design systems

• Explaining design rationale concisely and effectively

• Current design tools including Figma, Sketch, and Adobe

• Agile, lean UX, and mobile first

• Understanding the relationship of visual, interaction, and content disciplines

• Digital educational content (desirable)

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Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.  

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: 

http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html

 

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.