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Pearson

Braille Tactile Graphic Designer

🇺🇸 Houston, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $22 - $22 per Hour

💻 Product Development

🗓️ October 7th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Pearson is hiring a Braille Tactile Graphic Designer. The role involves producing accurate tactile graphic representations that follow the standards set by the Braille Authority of North America, supporting state testing programs for visually impaired students through meticulous design, quality checks, and collaboration with development teams.

Highlights
  • Prepare raised-line tactile graphics per BANA codes and agency specifications.
  • Stay updated on braille code changes and tactile graphic standards.
  • Use graphic design software such as CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator with advanced proficiency.
  • Perform quality inspections and manage multiple projects meeting deadlines.
  • Collaborate with team members to resolve formatting and coding issues.
  • Complete required braille certification and training courses within specified timelines.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of tactile graphics equipment and associated software like Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat DC.
  • Minimum of 3 years of intermediate digital graphic design experience required.
  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Vocational degree and Spanish fluency preferred.
  • Compensation ranges between USD 21.84 and USD 22.33 per hour with no bonus eligibility.

Braille Tactile Graphic Designer Full Description

Braille Tactile Graphic Designer

Houston, TX
Workplace Type: On-site
  • Job: Content Creation
  • Schedule: FULL_TIME
  • Req ID: 21251

Description
The Braille Tactile Graphic Designer for Pearson Braille Services serves as a key member in braille development, adhering to the requirements of braille codes and using proper formatting and design techniques outlined by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA). This role contributes to the success of numerous state testing programs that offer accommodation for students with visual impairments.

Major Responsibilities
  1. Stay current on all changes and new rules in accordance with BANA.
  2. Prepare error-free, raised-line tactile graphic representations of print images.
  3. Follow current BANA-approved requirements, Agency Decisions, and program specifications to ensure the content is accessible and appropriate.
  4. Inspect jobs for accuracy prior to submitting for proofreading.
  5. Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of tactile graphics equipment.
  6. Perform a quality check on produced tactile graphics.
  7. Collaborate with other Development team members to resolve code and formatting questions and maintain accurate documentation of decisions.
  8. Maintain accurate project logs and provide regular status updates to Program Leads and Leadership.
  9. Manage and complete multiple tasks accurately and on-schedule.
  10. Regularly attend and actively participate in team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and collaborate on solutions.
  11. Support ongoing research into the development or production of tactile graphics, other braille material, and new braille technologies used in assessments and provide assistance as needed in support of Pearson programs and services.
  12. Support the growth and success of the team at large by participating in initiatives to build efficiencies and growth within the individual role or team.
  13. Follow all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.

Physical/Mental Demands & Environmental Factors
  • Frequent use of standard office equipment
  • Prolonged sitting
  • Prolonged viewing of a computer screen
  • Occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
  • Repetitive hand motions (keyboarding, mouse, Wacom tablet)
  • Light manual labor required, which includes the ability to pack, move, pick-up and relocate boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • May work prolonged and irregular hours
  • Work with frequent interruptions, maintaining a consistent sense of urgency
  • Maintain emotional control under pressure

Qualifications

Education
High school diploma or GED (required)

Experience
Minimum of 3 years intermediate digital graphic design

Required Training & Certifications
  • Successfully complete all lessons of the Unified English Braille Accessible Braille Training Course (within 30 business days):
  • Literary Lessons 1-31
  • Introduction to Math Lessons 1-10
  • Advanced Math Lessons 1-10
  • Guidelines and Standards for Tactile Graphics, 2022 (competency within 1 year)
  • National Library Service Braille Transcribing Certification (within 2 years)
  • National Braille Association Braille Formats Certification (within 3 years)
  • The Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics and Science Notation, 2022 (competency within 3 years)
  • National Library Service Mathematics Braille Transcribing Certification (within 4 years)
  • Complete required training and internal continuing education regarding software, formats, and codes

Special Knowledge and Skills
  1. Strong knowledge of the English language including grammar and spelling
  2. Intermediate proficiency in the use of software packages related to office operations, including but not limited to Microsoft 365and Adobe Acrobat DC
  3. Advanced proficiency in the use of graphic design software (e.g., CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator)
  4. Working knowledge of the use and daily service of multifunction or UV printers
  5. Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little to no supervision
  6. Excellent organizational, interpersonal/teamwork, and communication (written and verbal) skills
  7. Keen attention to detail in all aspects of job
  8. Perform all tasks with a sense of urgency

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate’s or Vocational degree
  • Verbal and written fluency in Spanish

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between USD 21.84 - USD 22.33/hr.

This position is not bonus eligible, and information on benefits offered is here.

Applications will be accepted through October 15, 2025 . This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: Content Creation
Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT

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