UI/UX Designer

At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it's one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology - and each other to surpass these boundaries - we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global, large and small.

Summary:

The UI/UX Designer position conceives, creates, and refines complex interactions for web-based education and content management products. This position will work closely with Solutions Managers, Business Analysts, Stakeholders, Engineers, and other Designers to translate key business strategies, user needs and technical requirements into sound design concepts.

Responsibilities:

• The UI/UX Designer will work across a variety of products and cross-functional teams ensuring quality and unity within our product ecosystem.
• Take ownership over large, complex projects while maintaining consistency and collaboration across our product ecosystem
• Contribute at every stage of the design process from ideation and research to prototyping and testing to polished designs and iteration
• Deliver developer-ready design mocks, low-fi mocks, wireframes, and other UX artifacts for responsive web applications
• Advocate for usability, accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices
• Conduct research and critical analysis on existing products and processes to unearth and prioritize opportunities for growth and improvement
• Work with Solutions Managers, Business Analysts, and Stake Holders to synthesize key business goals, feedback, metrics, and customer requests into actionable items
• Participate in big-picture planning and ideation as well as work refinement
• Meet with Engineers and Subject Matter Experts to develop a deep understanding of technical feasibility and user needs
• Help establish, implement, maintain and document a unified Design System across products
• Provide and receive thoughtful, actionable feedback to and from other Designers

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience
• At least 5 years of proven experience in User Experience, User Research or Digital Design
• Experience designing web applications
• Experience with UI/UX tools like Figma or Sketch
• Worked in Agile environments and proficient with project management software such as Jira or Asana
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite products (or other office suite products)
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills. Ability to parse ideas, research, and design constraints to move conversations forward and determine the best solution
• Ability to perform efficiently and effectively with minimal oversight
• Excellent presentation, communication, organization, and leadership skills

Desired Skills and Experience

• Passionate about the future of Education
• Experience within Education, Publishing, or Media
• Experience creating or implementing Design systems, or familiarity with design system concepts
• Familiarity with front end development concepts and frameworks
• Knowledge in native application design for iOS, Android, or desktop apps
• Experience working in a distributed team across time zones and regions

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also 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 building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are 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. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 13943