Principal Visual & Interaction Designer

Company: myGwork
Location: Albany
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Principal Visual & Interaction Designer
We are looking for a seasoned Principal Visual & Interaction Designer with a rich background in
Visual Design, UI, and IXD to drive creative direction for Pearson's eCommerce sites. 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 push visual designs to be cutting edge, be a positive force on the team,
and solve complex problems in simple, elegant ways.
Key Accountabilities

• Collaboratively shape visual design team process and a design vision for our eCommerce sites
  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
    
  • Design Systems
    
    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 $130,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive
    program, and information on benefits offered is here.
    
    Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees
    deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose -
    to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality,
    digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help
    people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world's leading
    learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.
    
    Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an
    anti-racist---company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and 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
    a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. ---
    
    To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click
    here:--- ---
    
    Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are
    committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
    The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided 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.
    Job: PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
    Organization: Direct to Consumer
    Schedule: FULL\_TIME
    Req ID: 5949
    This employer is a corporate member of
    myGwork - LGBTQ+ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals,
    students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.
    

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