UX and UI Design Manager

Job Description

About PearsonWe are the worlds learning company with more than 20,000 employees where we serve people in the community (nearly 200 countries). We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable moreeffective teaching and personalised learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people. At Pearson, were committed to a world thats always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From shaping lessons of thefuture, to taking assessment of learning online, we are always re-examining the way people teach, tutor and learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspiresus to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology-and each other to surpass these boundaries-we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the worlds innovations, personal and global, large and small. At Pearson, we believe in thepower of difference. Harnessing the unique skills, perspectives, and backgrounds of every employee helps us foster innovation and create the most effective solutions for learners around the world. Thats why were committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusionare embedded into everything we do. We foster a work environment thats inclusive and diverse and where our people can be themselves so we can reflect the customers and learners we serve. Pearson is regularly featured on the Forbes list of Best Employers andwe are recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 2019 awards. Pearson is listed on both the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO)Pearson is delighted to be committed to the Race Charter, and to be confirmed by Stonewall in the Top100 Employers LGBTQ+ in the UK. We are a Disability Confident committed employer and were recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 2019 awards. We are featured on The Forbes list of Best D&I Employers and are a Working Mums Top Employer and Age Positiveemployer. Pearson is listed on both the London and New York Stock Exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). We are proud to offer an exceptional and supportive environment to develop your professional career! You can learn more about our diverse and inclusive culturehere: https://pearson-life/#diversityAbout the roleThe Design, Media and Content Delivery Team is a dedicated, professional, supportive and knowledgeable group of people who work creatively to deliver outstanding qualification, assessments and learning productsand services for the UK Schools market. Within the group, we have a dedicated User Experience and UI design team that lead on the design and development of our UK Schools platform and servicesThe UX and UI Design Manager, requires someone to drive forwardthe UX and UI centre of excellence. An individual who is evangelical about user-centred design. Someone who is passionate about making better experiences and with a track record of making the changes necessary to put the user at the heart of the design process.Therole will lead a team of highly motivated, experienced UX and UI design professionals. The team works in a collaborative way with product, content, technology and marketing teams to bring ideas to life. We apply best practice from a diverse range of disciplinessuch as interaction design, cognitive science, visual design and instructional design.Key focus To develop, mentor and motivate a team of UX and UI design professionals To establish training programmes for team members, to support the continued developmentof UX and UI design techniques, (sketching, wireframing, rapid prototyping, user testing), that can be utilised in workshops, accelerating the ideation process. Lead the team to meet roadmap objectives and key results Prioritise work effectively when demandoutstrips supply Contributes to the further development of Pearson School Qualifications UX and UI framework and maturity within the School Qualification division. Leads on standards and best practice for UX and UI, ensuring products and services deliver onUX KPIs. Balance strategic awareness with ground-level implications Create a culture and environment that nurtures creativity, innovation and design thinking Promote user-centred design practice and an agile and lean approach Influence and persuade stakeholdersfrom UX, Business, Product and Engineering teamQualificationsWe are looking for someone with the following skills and qualities:The UX and UI Design Manager is expected to have experience and a deep understanding of all aspects of UX design. They will havea proven track record of leading a team of UX/UI professionals, in producing high quality deliverables and finding solutions to complex problems. Core skills Experienced design lead Experience of multi-disciplinary collaboration - design, content, researchAn analytical, strategic and creative thinker Flexibility and adaptability to change Communication, collaboration, team-working, relationship building Negotiation and influencing skills Experienced in native and web platforms Understand software developmentprocessesUX/UI skills and experience Proven track record in producing high quality deliverables and successful products and services Experience applying user-centred and design thinking methodologies Experience designing for a range of formats e.g. web andmobile Understanding of responsive design Expert knowledge of interaction design theories and best practices Keen interest in UX trends and innovations Experience of applying WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements to UX projects Experience working within agiledelivery teams Ability to identify and recommend potential third parties and/or technologies Role location: This is a hybrid working role, flexing between home location and designated Pearson UK office.What you will get from working for usWe are keen to offerlearning and development to help you progress your career to the next level. Working for Pearson will open up a wide range of career progression routes, including into qualification development, assessment, operations, technology, procurement and more. Youwill also have an opportunity to lead on initiatives that input into Pearsons digital transformation strategy. As a global education business with an outstanding reputation, a role within Pearson will provide you with the skills to progress your career tothe next level and beyond.