UX PRODUCT DESIGNER

Are you passionate about transforming the customer journey and making a real impact? We're on the lookout for a hands-on UX Product Designer to join our team and help us add life to a lifetime of learning at Pearson. If you're ready to bring your creativity and expertise to a company that values innovation and collaboration, we want to hear from you!Role details & Application processTeam: DTC (Direct to Consumer) UX LanguagesContract: Full Time Employment ContractLocation: Remote, burt regular visits will be expectedLevel: C2Please submit your CV and portfolio of work including a valid password if applicable. About UsOur 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 The TeamJoin our UX Team in the English Language Learning department, led by Benny Zuffolini. We’re a medium-sized team that includes UX Design, UX Writing, Service Design, and UX Research.The RoleWe’re seeking a Product Designer with a strong UX and visual design background to champion strategic UX thinking and launch new features for private and professional learners.You'll collaborate closely with content, product, and engineering teams to improve the current experience and define the future vision.You will thrive in an organization that values vision, execution, and persistence. You will take ownership of our product by solving complex problems in simple, elegant ways.Product Designers at Pearson are embedded within product teams that are deeply collaborative, with each member directly responsible for the team’s success. You’ll also benefit from the support of a UX Manager and your cross-specialized peers from the UX team.ResponsibilitiesOwn your design from beginning to end, throughout the entire product lifecycle at Pearson.Design comprehensive flows and experiences that transform complex tasks into intuitive interfaces, working closely with your cross-functional team.Develop complex components, prototypes, and whatever else is needed to bring great ideas to life, while championing user-centered design throughout the team.Conduct user research for your product area alongside your product manager, showing deep empathy for customers when making product or feature trade-offs.Gather feedback from the team and conduct usability tests with customers to validate and refine design solutions.Collaborate with your product manager to prioritize features and shape the overall strategy.Contribute to Pearson’s design system, ensuring a consistent, accessible product that supports rapid innovation at scale.Encourage team collaboration and foster a positive work environment by leading design workshops, discussions, and offering constructive design feedback.QualificationsFormal training in UI/UX Design, Product Design, or a related discipline.2+ years of experience designing and launching high-quality digital products in either a start-up/scale-up or corporate environment, with a focus on SaaS/B2B or D2C solutions.Strong portfolio demonstrating your design work, including web and mobile app design, showcasing your end-to-end process from ideation to final delivery, with a strong eye for visual design and aesthetics.Skills & ExpertiseExpertise in industry-standard design tools, especially Figma.Strong skills in visual design, including typography, color theory, spacing, iconography, and layout.In-depth knowledge of web standards and best practices: HTML/CSS, accessibility, and responsive design.Proficient in interaction design, including prototyping, transitions, animations, and easing.Proven experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, adapt to changes, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent English written and verbal communication, and collaboration skills in a remote-first setting, with the ability to confidently present and justify design decisions.Ability to make data-driven decisions using both qualitative and quantitative insights, test hypotheses, and iterate—even with incomplete or imperfect information.Experience considering technical constraints in the design process.Hands-on experience conducting user research, interviews, and usability testing.Proven track record in contributing to and maintaining design systems.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 toInspiring, supportive and collaborative cultureCompetitive renumeration, with annual bonus based on performanceInvest and Earn money and/ or become a shareholder with Pearson Worldwide programme ‘Save for Shares'Family friendly policies, work-life balance, flexible working arrangementsOpportunities 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.Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.