Team Manager, Designer

Pearson is seeking a Team Manager, Designer to lead multimedia development for K-12 learning experiences. The role manages internal and external multimedia teams, oversees the creation of accessible and engaging interactive assets, aligns projects with instructional and business goals, and identifies opportunities to use AI, automation, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of multimedia developers, enable career growth and professional development for direct reports, foster a culture of inclusivity and empowerment among team members
• Communicate effectively with curriculum development management, product development cross-functional agile team members, and members of product management
• Contribute to the refinement and prioritization of curriculum development features to include definition and validation of proof of concept, validation and analysis of feedback on MVP, and identification and definition of strategic partner needs
• Direct internal and vendor multimedia development teams in support of creating, testing, and implementing Pearson’s standards and requirements
• Plan, organize, and align resources and people to ensure successful project execution
• Works to design visually appealing interactive products
• Understand the capabilities/limitations of the available authoring and development tools to help inform design solutions and the application of instructional strategies
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and national curriculum and NSQ standards
• Demonstrate depth and/ or breadth of expertise in own specialized field and provides expertise to various stakeholders
• Has knowledge of best practices within own area of specialty and how it integrates with related areas of the business
• Direct the resolution of complex content area problems by applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
• Assist in strategic decisions that impact the business and help to influence decisions of senior leaders
• Has a measurable long-term impact on the results of content (course) performance and how it influences learner outcomes
• Identifies change initiatives for PVS curriculum and formulates strategies for effective change implementation across the organization and partner schools
• Establish and maintain internal and external relationships conducive to achieving department and company objectives
• Coach and manage both internal and external teams to aggressive and hard deadlines
• Minimize exposure and risk on project portfolio, including development of contingency plans
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, emerging technologies, and scalable production approaches within multimedia workflows

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of multimedia, graphics, or animation development experience required, with assets to support asynchronous virtual learning preferred
• Proven ability to lead a team, create a supportive work climate, and deliver results as a team
• Advanced knowledge of education management systems, learning management systems, and/or content management systems
• Proficient with Microsoft® Office, Azure DevOps, and ability to learn other software programs and technology platforms quickly
• Must enjoy a challenging work environment that requires flexibility, self-direction, creativity, strong communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred
• assets to support asynchronous virtual learning preferred
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines while producing highly accurate, accountable work; very detail-oriented; editing/proofreading/fact checking/ experience preferred