What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Visual Designer position at Pearson?
We are looking for a Senior Visual Designer with a rich background in Visual Design, UI, and UX to join our product team. In this role, you will use your strong problem-solving, design thinking and interaction design skills to collaboratively bring to life truly delightful learning experiences.
At Pearson 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. Designers at Pearson are embedded within product teams and are deeply collaborative.
**Key Accountabilities**
Collaboratively shape visual design team process and a design vision for our products that supports the higher-level design strategy.
Partner with design leadership to define design direction and guide designers to create elegant solutions to complex problems while always ensuring deliverables are of the highest design quality.
Partner with other disciplines such as learning designers, product managers, engineers, and more to build beautiful, usable, forward-looking designs that delight.
Approach an open-ended problem space with vigor, clarity, balanced with a growth mindset.
Think holistically about the product ecosystem.
5 years' experience in digital-related design with an online portfolio of high-impact, relevant work samples that showcase process and success metrics.
Build strong relationships with peers within Design and cross departmentally
Bachelor's or master's degree in a design related field. Relevant work experience will also be considered.
Strong business acumen and experience in partnering directly with UX Product designers, Researchers, Product teams, and Front-End Developers.
Excellent communication, self-management, organizational, and presentation skills.
Highly collaborative in nature and commanding a positive mindset.
Team player: confidence, without ego.
Proven experience in...
Presentation Decks
Current design tools including Figma, Miro, Sketch, and Adobe, etc.
Explaining design rationale concisely and effectively
Working with design systems
Understanding the relationship of visual, interaction, research, product, and content disciplines
Knowledge of current design trends
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $90 - 110K. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Senior Visual Designer />
\#LI-POST
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:? [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Senior Visual Designer />
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.
**Job:** PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
**Organization:** Direct to Consumer
**Schedule:** FULL\_TIME
**Req ID:** 8731
\#location
At Pearson 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. Designers at Pearson are embedded within product teams and are deeply collaborative.
**Key Accountabilities**
Collaboratively shape visual design team process and a design vision for our products that supports the higher-level design strategy.
Partner with design leadership to define design direction and guide designers to create elegant solutions to complex problems while always ensuring deliverables are of the highest design quality.
Partner with other disciplines such as learning designers, product managers, engineers, and more to build beautiful, usable, forward-looking designs that delight.
Approach an open-ended problem space with vigor, clarity, balanced with a growth mindset.
Think holistically about the product ecosystem.
5 years' experience in digital-related design with an online portfolio of high-impact, relevant work samples that showcase process and success metrics.
Build strong relationships with peers within Design and cross departmentally
Bachelor's or master's degree in a design related field. Relevant work experience will also be considered.
Strong business acumen and experience in partnering directly with UX Product designers, Researchers, Product teams, and Front-End Developers.
Excellent communication, self-management, organizational, and presentation skills.
Highly collaborative in nature and commanding a positive mindset.
Team player: confidence, without ego.
Proven experience in...
Presentation Decks
Current design tools including Figma, Miro, Sketch, and Adobe, etc.
Explaining design rationale concisely and effectively
Working with design systems
Understanding the relationship of visual, interaction, research, product, and content disciplines
Knowledge of current design trends
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $90 - 110K. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Senior Visual Designer />
\#LI-POST
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:? [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Senior Visual Designer />
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.
**Job:** PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
**Organization:** Direct to Consumer
**Schedule:** FULL\_TIME
**Req ID:** 8731
\#location
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