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Pearson is hiring an Advanced Specialist, Experience Design (Senior UX Designer) to lead design of AI-powered learning experiences for students, teachers, and families across K-12 virtual school platforms. The Senior UX Designer works end-to-end from framing design problems through prototyping and validating high-fidelity experiences, partnering with Product, Engineering, and UX Research. The role also mentors the design team and contributes to the shared design system.

Lead design of AI-powered learning experiences across K-12 virtual school platforms
Conduct usability tests, structured interviews, and contextual observations to validate design decisions
Own end-to-end product design from user flows through wireframes and developer-ready specifications
Design AI-powered features including conversational interfaces and adaptive learning flows
Ensure all work meets WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards from the start of the design process
Define and maintain interaction patterns and component contributions for the shared design system
Mentor the design team on design craft, research methods, and decision-making
Salary range: $105,000-$135,000; primarily remote role with occasional travel

Advanced Specialist, Experience Design Full Description

Position: Advanced Specialist, Experience Design (Senior UX Designer)

Employer: Pearson Virtual Schools

Location: Primarily remote, with occasional travel for in-person collaboration

Salary: $105,000 - $135,000, plus an annual incentive program

Pearson Virtual Schools is seeking a Senior UX Designer to lead the design of AI-powered learning experiences for students, teachers, and families across K-12 virtual school platforms. This role works end-to-end, from framing design problems and contributing to user research through prototyping and validating high-fidelity experiences that reach hundreds of thousands of learners, partnering closely with Product Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, and UX Research to translate learner insights and business goals into intuitive, accessible, and engaging product experiences.

Research & Insight:

Conduct usability tests, structured interviews, and contextual observations to validate design decisions
Partner with Product and UX Research to contribute to study design and synthesize findings
Interpret qualitative and quantitative signals, including product analytics and A/B test outcomes, to inform design decisions

Design & Prototyping:

Own end-to-end product design, from user flows through wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and developer-ready specifications
Design AI-powered experiences including conversational interfaces, adaptive learning flows, and intelligent recommendation features, making complex AI and ML outputs intuitive and trustworthy for K-12 users
Design for all states, edge cases, error conditions, and empty states, not just the happy path
Deliver responsive designs across web and mobile
Define and maintain interaction patterns, UX standards, and component contributions for the shared design system
Ensure all work meets WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards from the start, not as a late-stage check

Collaboration & Strategic Influence:

Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and Data Analytics to shape product direction and influence roadmap prioritization
Champion underserved user groups, including students with disabilities, English language learners, and students in under-resourced settings

Mentorship & Team Contribution:

Serve as a mentor across the design team, sharing expertise in design craft, research methods, and decision-making
Contribute to team practices, design critique, workshop facilitation, and workflow improvements

Experience & Education: 7+ years of experience in UX design or a closely related discipline, with a portfolio demonstrating end-to-end ownership of complex, shipped products. A Bachelor's degree in HCI, interaction design, cognitive science, or a related field is welcomed, but candidates from all educational backgrounds, including bootcamp graduates and self-taught designers, are equally encouraged to apply. Expert proficiency in Figma required.

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