About Us

Our purpose is to add life to a lifetime of learning. We are a customer-centric company, creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Learning is no longer just a stage of life but a lifelong journey. More than 160 million users worldwide trust Pearson products and services. Our integrated portfolio is becoming increasingly digital to meet evolving learning needs, helping us support more people in the moments that matter throughout their lives.

As the world’s learning company, with over 22,500 employees in 70 countries, we provide content, assessment, and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments, and other partners globally. We are committed to equipping learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability and succeed in the evolving world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Learn more at Our Company | Pearson plc

 

Your new team 

We are a medium-sized, globally distributed design team headed by Benny Zuffolini, Kyrsten McCartney, Jag Rai, and Catherine Stuart, and we are dedicated to the Language Learning sector of Pearson, with its multiple product families and diverse audience. We work across UX/UI Design, UX Writing, UX Research, and Service Design. 

Our team brings together diverse backgrounds, cultures, seniorities and neurotypes, which creates a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth. While we are spread across different geographies, we primarily collaborate with stakeholders in European time zones. 

The UX discipline at Pearson follows simple principles: One size does not fit all, It is all about our users. Keep it simple and consistent, reuse don’t reinvent.   

In addition, our team strongly values Collaboration, Curiosity, Proactivity and Making an Impact both in our work and in how we relate to our colleagues. We work together, we learn from everyone’s uniqueness, and we focus on adding value for our users while working towards the company’s goals. 

 

Role overview 

You'll collaborate daily with product managers, researchers, engineers, and QA in an agile environment to deliver user-centric solutions. You'll take part in the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and prototyping to testing and implementation ensuring accessible and seamless user experiences. The key skills required include: 

Areas of focus

Translating product briefs into tangible artefacts: Ability to create user flows, wireframes,  prototypes and anything that can help the cross-functional team understand the user perspective and think a few steps ahead.  Strong UI and interaction design skills: Ability to design both static and dynamic components to enhance user engagement and usability.  Responsive design skills: Experience designing responsive web layouts across various screen sizes. App design experience is a plus.  Knowledge of Design Systems: Familiarity with design systems, with the ability to contribute new components and maintain consistency across products.  Proficiency in Figma: Expert in using Figma for design, prototyping, and design team collaboration.  Ability to translate research into actionable insights: Skilled in interpreting UX research and analytics to inform and refine design solutions. Ability to usability-test your own designs.  Adaptability: You know how to put the product and users above your own biases and be open to feedback and iterative design processes.  Collaboration: You will work seamlessly with other designers and cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and marketers. A bonus would be experience of running workshops. 

 

What to expect from this process 

In order to apply, you’ll need to send us your CV and Portfolio (online or PDF, your choice!). 

Our interview process is made of 4 steps: 

Portfolio Review (45 mins)  Values & Team (30 mins)  Cross-functional Interview (30 mins)  Bar Raiser (30 mins) 

After each step, if both you and us consider the interview successful, an invitation to the next step is sent out. 

 

What Sets us Apart?

Benefits and Rewards. We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know that one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programmes meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too. There is a range of options, but when you join our Pearson family these are some of the benefits that we offer that you can look forward to

Inspiring, supportive and collaborative culture Competitive renumeration, with annual bonus based on performance Invest and Earn money and/ or become a shareholder with Pearson Worldwide programme ‘Save for Shares' Family friendly policies, work-life balance, flexible working arrangements Opportunities to work in global environment, grow your professional network and work from any location. Generous vacation policy including paid leave for volunteering purposes. Daily opportunities to make a significant impact.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible. 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.

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 TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

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