Head of Design

Pearson; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education innovation is seeking a Head of Design to lead multidisciplinary design initiatives. The successful candidate will bring over 7 years of experience in educational design, excel in managing diverse teams, and be proficient in a range of design tools. This role involves collaboration on print and digital solutions, staying aligned with client requirements and industry standards, and fostering an inclusive, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in assessment/education design.
• Experience in print production and PDF diagnostics.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects and teams across disciplines.
• Develop and engineer print solutions.
• Create high-quality software simulations and training videos.

Skills

Communication

Print Production

UX/UI Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Prototyping

Accessibility Standards

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

Adobe Premiere

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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.