Job Description

:Role OverviewA Graphic Designer will be responsible for understanding and translating customer needs into visual design, brand identity and interface design concepts for print and digital products. A Graphic Designer will also be required to develop and implement Design Strategy, incorporating Pearson's branding, UX and learning design principles across all products and learning environments. They will also be tasked with standardizing and templatizing existing processes and driving design innovation.A Graphic Designer is an advocate for the Pearson values and a dynamic and positive approach to work, as well as growth mindset, flexibility, and adoption of digital-first approach.Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with content specialists and responding to customer needs, develop the visual appearance of all products which engage and attract new and existing learners and teachers.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert on all matters related to Design across all experience types.
• Develop design environment (with product's and Pearson's branding incorporated in it) for the product across all experience types (e.g., print, digital, mobile, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with the UX team, develop the visual appearance (UI) of user interfaces, using tools such as Adobe XD and/or Figma
• Work with the Learning Design team to ensure the UI Design embeds the appropriate learning design principles and allows for an effective learning experience.
• Support design innovation that is highly creative and viable to product and ensure the adoption of AI Image Generation tools as well as digital design tools, such as Figma and Adobe XD to develop wireframes/mock-ups for all digital experiences.
• Take part in research needed to empower a tool-enabled Print and Digital in Tandem workflow.
• Assist with developing a set of guidelines to drive the design strategy and position the team as Subject Matter Experts in the workflows.
• Support the work on strategic initiatives aimed at embedding design expertise early in the workflow process.
• Work on templatizing the designs in order to standardize and streamline the workflows for efficiency and consistency.
• Developing a Pearson Library of Digital Elements in Adobe XD and Figma to ensure quick prototyping and maintenance of consistent design across all products.
• Thinking creatively to solve learner's problems by designing an effective learning journey.
• Create and/or managing the creation of visual design deliverables, following Pearson Content Creation guidelines.
• Assist with managing/manage third party vendors including commissioning and contracting.
• Planning, scheduling and budgeting for all tasks and projects.
• Develop branding and style consistency across all products.
• Responsible for the checking and archiving of files. Support with retrieving files from archive.
• Collaborating with co-workers to produce inventive, thoughtful, relevant work.

Expected Results: * Development of visually appealing and engaging products that attract and retain learners and teachers, delivered to brief, on time and within budget.

• Subject Matter Expertise on all aspects of design, including print, digital, and mobile experiences.
• Implementation and maintenance of a cohesive and branded design environment for all experience types.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and utilization of design tools to drive innovation and streamline the design process for optimal efficiency and consistency.

Key RelationshipsSenior Designers, Product Owners, Learning Designers, UX Designers, Project Managers, Content Teams, DCP, DE&I, R&P Teams, Marketing, Vendors, Media production.Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design or similar discipline, or relevant experience.
• An outstanding portfolio.
• Experience managing relationships with stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe XD.
• Advanced skills in digital design tools, such as Adobe XD and Figma.
• Understanding of User Interface design, and User Experience Design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Design enthusiast who keeps up to date with new design and technology trends.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Experience in educational publishing and the translation of pedagogical needs into successful visual design.
• Desirable: Knowledge of html5, CSS3, Learning design

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