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Head of Design, Rotherham, United Kingdom
Client: Pearson
Location: Rotherham, UK
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: dee696a6adc6
Job Views: 3
Posted: 12.07.2025
Expiry Date: 26.08.2025
Job Description:
Role: Head of Design
Division: Assessment & Qualifications Delivery
Location: Rotherham, Manchester or London, UK
About Pearson: At Pearson, we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ to help everyone realize their potential. Founded in 1844, with over 20,000 employees, we create digital, accessible, and sustainable learning resources worldwide.
About Pearson Assessment Services: PAS provides assessment services for UK and international markets, supporting government education departments with project management, operational delivery, and technical solutions. We support curriculum, qualifications, and assessments globally, delivering exams to over a million students annually in more than 80 countries.
Role Summary: A multidisciplinary designer experienced in print and digital design, working closely with colleagues across the business. The role involves managing others, travel, and servicing overseas contracts. Excellent communication skills are essential for managing partner design teams and ensuring quality output.
Requirements:
* 7+ years experience in assessment/education design.
* Experience in colour and black & white print production, PDF diagnostics.
* Ability to fulfill client needs while meeting technical requirements.
* Design and engineer print solutions, including LTR and RTL documents (experience with Arabic DTP is a plus).
* Knowledge of UX/UI design, prototyping, and WCAG accessibility standards.
* Experience managing UX/UI designers.
* Ability to create high-quality software simulations and training videos with animated graphics and voiceovers.
* Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Figma, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Audition. Knowledge of Adobe Captivate is advantageous.
What to expect from Pearson: Pearson is recognized as one of the most innovative education companies. We aim to be 100% digital, fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our divisions focus on assessment, virtual learning, language learning, workforce skills, and higher education, supported by corporate divisions ensuring growth and innovation.
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