Visual Design Senior Manager
We are looking for a seasoned Visual Design Sr. Manager with a rich background in Visual Design, UI, and UX to lead a direct-to-consumer product team. We are seeking a strong leader with management experience, excellent presentation skills, and the unique talent of finding ways for each team member to shine. At Pearson, you will be challenged in an organization that values vision, execution, and persistence. You will take ownership of our product by solving complex problems in simple, elegant ways. Designers at Pearson are embedded within product teams and are deeply collaborative. Key Accountabilities Collaboratively shape visual design team process and a design vision for our products that supports the higher-level design strategy. Build a strong partnership with UX Director, Content Sr Manager, and Research team. Partner with other disciplines such as content strategists, UX researchers, product managers, engineers, and more to build beautiful, usable, forward-looking designs that delight. Be a strong leader with a presence in high-level management and stakeholder meetings to align strategies and share project milestones. Partner with Visual Design Manager to define design direction and guide designers to create elegant solutions to complex problems while always ensuring deliverables are of the highest design quality Approach an open-ended problem space with vigor, clarity, balanced with a growth mindset Think holistically about the product ecosystem Provide leadership and mentorship for designers through the end-to-end interaction and visual design of products Be aware of user research and testing, ensure usability and product consistency, and provide feedback. Responsible for all Visual Design initiatives. Build strong relationships with peers within Design and cross-departmentally Be proactive in seeking new knowledge and connections in your space Provide training, recognition, and career opportunities for direct report ongoing.
Qualifications:
8
years experience in digital-related design with an online portfolio of high-impact, relevant work samples that showcase process and success metrics. 4
years managing direct reports and cultivating a positive team culture. Bachelor's or master's degree in a design-related field. Relevant work experience will also be considered. Strong business acumen and experience in partnering directly with UX Product Designers, Researchers, Product teams, and Front End Developers Excellent communication, self-management, organizational, and presentation skills. Highly collaborative in nature and commanding a positive mindset Team player:
confidence, without ego. Proven experience in Presentation Decks Current design tools including Figma, Miro, Sketch, Adobe, etc. Explaining design rationale concisely and effectively Working with design systems Understanding the relationship between visual, interaction, research, product, and content disciplines Knowledge of current design trends Management and stakeholder presentation As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Pearson provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only , the range of starting pay for this role is $110,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here .
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Brand Marketing & Management, Design & UXEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Qualifications:
8
years experience in digital-related design with an online portfolio of high-impact, relevant work samples that showcase process and success metrics. 4
years managing direct reports and cultivating a positive team culture. Bachelor's or master's degree in a design-related field. Relevant work experience will also be considered. Strong business acumen and experience in partnering directly with UX Product Designers, Researchers, Product teams, and Front End Developers Excellent communication, self-management, organizational, and presentation skills. Highly collaborative in nature and commanding a positive mindset Team player:
confidence, without ego. Proven experience in Presentation Decks Current design tools including Figma, Miro, Sketch, Adobe, etc. Explaining design rationale concisely and effectively Working with design systems Understanding the relationship between visual, interaction, research, product, and content disciplines Knowledge of current design trends Management and stakeholder presentation As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Pearson provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only , the range of starting pay for this role is $110,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here .
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Brand Marketing & Management, Design & UXEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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