Pearson

At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. 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. With a rich heritage that combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and digital services, we help people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose.

Role Overview

The Senior Product Designer, Learning will take charge and help shape the future of our learning modules in our apps. The Senior Product Designer, Learning will be responsible for delivering the best user experience, contributing to our success and ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Responsibilities

• Develop intuitive, usable, and engaging interactions that will improve the user interface and user experience.

• Apply an advanced user-centered design process, based on deep data-driven insights complemented with the talent and creativity needed to develop differentiated, innovative, and personalized experiences that drive new value creation.

• Manage design operations and resources within scope and schedule to provide efficiency and effectiveness while achieving design objectives.

• Analyze how new features tie in with market needs and consumer preferences.

• Set design requirements based on briefs from internal teams.

• Develop UI mockups and prototypes for mobile apps (iOS/Android) following the latest guidelines in the industry.

• Test functionality for prototypes.

• Modify and revise existing designs to meet changing customer preferences.

• Work from a company-wide design system and craft beautiful product experiences.

• Partner with Marketing, Growth, Product, Technology, Analytics and Support teams to build best-in-class experiences.

• Assess current and planned roadmaps and recommend innovative and creative solutions; work with the Design team to integrate new experience concepts into overall planning.

• Conduct user research and translate UX research and concepts into user flows, wireframes, mockups and prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences.

• Understand behavioral patterns and how to use market data to inform design conclusions.

• Take part in QA testing and regression post implementation.

• Follow the current design trends to identify new product improvement opportunities.

• Establish frameworks to measure business success from the perspective of the user.

• Promote a culture of partnership, teamwork, innovation and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Promote a highly collaborative, customer-centric, data-driven culture that challenges norms with a bias to action; support diversity of thoughts, experiences, and approaches to solve issues

• Duly observe all applicable health and safety laws and regulations

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree (or equivalent) preferred or an equivalent combination of education and successful work experience

• A reach portfolio that proves in-depth experience with up-to-date UI and UX design practices used for mobile apps

• 4 years of experience in product design

• Expertise in mobile app design and standard UX and UI software, predominantly Figma or Sketch. Basic HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript skills are a plus

• Experience with design sprints and first-hand user testing

• Attention to detail and ability to create pixel-perfect static and interactive prototypes

• Deep understanding of Apple’s human interface design and Google’s Material Design

• Knowledgeable and understanding of the most relevant research and service design methodologies and tools to enhance agility, human centricity and an experimental mindset.

• Experience designing the end-to-end experiences of services and implementation, ideally across multiple digital touchpoints.

• Hands-on experience synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data to obtain evidence-based insights and translating them to develop and inform strategy and measurable outcomes.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to clearly articulate the complexities of a problem in a simplified way through impactful storytelling and visualizations (journey maps, service blueprints) to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels (including Leadership)

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team culture, and have the energy and flexibility to work within a global environment across cultures

• Robust decision making - based on evidence and data

• Passion for education and learning

• Experience of working and thriving in a global matrix organization is a plus

• Evident fluency in English, being confident in speaking, reading and writing communication

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com.

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Job: PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Organization: English Language Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 14272

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