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Graphic Designer
Pearson
Hoboken, NJ, United States
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Description
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.
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 marketing team has never been more important to Pearson’s long-term success. Come join us!
Summary of Role:
The Graphic Designer is responsible for creative design solutions from concept to completion in the Global Creative Strategy & Services group. We’re looking for a passionate designer with strong motion graphics and animation skills to create compelling print and digital design assets for use internally and in country markets around the world.
This design position will collaborate with our writers and marketing partners to create visual communications, presentations, graphics, and animations that inform, inspire, and engage our audience, emphasizing the Pearson brand promise and product value propositions. The Graphic Designer should have solid conceptual skills and a thorough knowledge of visual design principles and standards.
Main activities / responsibilities:
• Successfully executes design solutions and visual assets in accordance with brand and design guidelines, creative briefs, budgets, and deadlines under the direction of the Design Director
• Creates storyboards and graphics/animations that generate mood, emotion, character, and story
• Creates animations using both 2D and 3D techniques
• Researches images for use in deliverables, in full support of the brand and to convey ideas appropriately
• Acts independently as well as collaboratively within the context of a larger cross-functional team
• Adheres to operational standards and practices—including file naming, archiving, and workflow protocols
• Meets high-volume, high-quality program demands
• Builds strong, collaborative partnerships with key clients and colleagues
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field with coursework or work experience in motion graphics and animation
• 3+ years of designing in an in-house marketing or agency environment
• Well-versed in both print and digital design with solid knowledge of design principles, layout, typography, color theory, and motion graphics file creation for video production
• A portfolio that demonstrates the ability to turn ideas into a strong creative direction and visual storytelling
• Ability to translate brand guidelines, creative briefs, and specs into coherent and effective design solutions
• Ability to balance the needs of editorial and marketing while steadfastly maintaining the integrity of the design
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple project deadlines and priorities, and alert management to potential issues with solutions
• Strong strategic and creative problem solving skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and animation production tools (Cinema 4D preferred); PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience working with Google G Suite
• Committed to staying abreast of design trends and expanding technical expertise as needed to produce innovative visual solutions
Marketing Competencies
• Graphic Design
• Digital Visual Design
• Motion Graphics & Animation
• Brand Identity
• Brand Narrative & Messaging