- Prototype new product concepts in React/TypeScript or similar at varying levels of fidelity
- Design and build the user-facing layer of new products end to end, including interaction design, information architecture, visual design, motion, and front-end code
- Integrate Pearson products and third-party enterprise systems into cohesive user experiences
- Establish lightweight design foundations, including patterns, components, and tokens
- Plan and run usability sessions, concept tests, and prototype-based validation with the product manager
- Build products accessible by default and apply WCAG conformance
- Flex between coding, research, facilitation, and design according to product needs
- Collaborate as a senior individual contributor with design engineers, product engineers, product managers, Pearson teams, and enterprise clients
- Take new product concepts from initial sketch through interactive prototype to production-quality interface and client validation
Requirements
- Relevant experience spanning product design and front-end engineering in any mix
- Portfolio of shipped products and prototypes
- Strong front-end skills in modern TypeScript/JavaScript, React or a comparable framework, and CSS
- Design skills in typography, layout, color, interaction, and motion
- Fluency with Figma
- Fluency with AI-assisted workflows such as Claude, Cursor, or Copilot
- Experience designing for complex systems, multi-role products, data-heavy interfaces, or integration-rich enterprise environments
- Working knowledge of accessibility standards, including WCAG, and practical application of them
- Autonomy in ambiguous, zero-to-one contexts
- Communication skills to influence and collaborate with others
- Nice to have: involvement with W3C or WHATWG
- Nice to have: familiarity with LTI, SCORM, xAPI, QTI, Caliper, and LMS/LXP platforms
- Nice to have: committee or working-group experience
- Nice to have: user research, design research, or academic research experience
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in product design and front-end engineering, with strong skills in React, TypeScript, and accessibility standards such as WCAG. Capable of creating cohesive user experiences through effective collaboration and design methodologies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- React Development
- TypeScript Proficiency
- Accessibility Standards (WCAG)
- Figma Fluency
- User Experience Design
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Front-End Engineering
- JavaScript
- CSS
- Interaction Design
- Information Architecture
- Visual Design
- Motion Design
- Prototyping
- Usability Testing
- Design Patterns
Soft Skills
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Autonomy
Industry Keywords
- LTI
- SCORM
- XAPI
- QTI
- Caliper
- LMS
- LXP
- W3C
- WHATWG
- User Research
Tools & Technologies
- Figma
- AI-Assisted Workflows
- Claude
- Cursor
- Copilot
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Lead Specialist, Experience Design employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
