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Senior Designer
Pearson
Glenview, IL, 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.
Designer II is responsible for Pearson Learning Services K-12 Product Design from print to digital. S/he may lead concept creation to daily creative production needs to arrive at the best design solution within budget and timeline. S/he may work with a Design Leads, Illustrators, Multimedia Designers, UX Designers, cross-functional teams and vendors under Design Manager’s direction. Deliverables may include design prototypes (print and digital/apps), design specification, and any product design related deliverables as assigned.
S/he will lead and evangelize the best practices of Product Design and Experience among all cross-functional team. S/he would mentor and manage vendor design partners as necessary.
Responsibilities: (direct and indirect)
Help define the product experience of Pearson programs from print to digital.
Lead and engage with cross-functional teams such as editors, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders in design explorations and product feature definitions.
Work with Editorial and Product Management teams to assimilate complex, and sometimes ambiguous, ideas and propose elegant design solutions that solve problems.
Incorporate site analytics and feedback and apply them intelligently into iterative design solutions that optimize existing features and functionality. Create engaging visual design that embodies the site strategies, user goals, and enhances learning and teaching appeal.
Evangelize the product design and experience across the company.
Mentor staff and freelance designers.
Under the direction of the Design Manager, the Designer II may take on a lead role on a project to supervise others in creative development.
Qualifications
• Skills/knowledge/abilities
3+ years of experience as a Designer required, preferably in a publishing environment.
• Experience in and evidence of visual design and usability best practices, rapid prototyping, and working the design from the big picture to the last detail.
• Preferably hold a degree in graphic design, interactive media design, visual design, etc. and have a solid body of work from the real world.
• Embody the work ethic and personality that thrives in a fast-paced culture with tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and working with super smart colleagues from numerous departments and locations.
• Advanced knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat; working knowledge of Microsoft office; thorough understanding of print and file management (eg:server, FTP); familiarity with InDesign/InCopy workflow; knowledge of responsive design, application product design, HTML, Sketch, Axure, InVision, and other digital design tools is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to collaborate with other groups in a team environment (e.g. Marketing, Editorial, Customization); Ability to self-manage and work independently; Detail-oriented with creative skills; Knowledge of design and typography.
Other Requirements
• A BFA from an accredited four-year college specializing in graphic design/fine art, or graduate of an art school or equivalent design work experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, handle multiple priorities simultaneously and operate in a demanding work environment is important.
Reliable attendance and punctuality is critical to successful performance in this role.