Job Description

**Why join Pearson's intern program?** Pearson is the world's learning company. We help people of all ages acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work and careers. We believe that everyone should be able to keep learning, every day and in every way, throughout their lives. Bringing together everything we know about the science of learning and the latest technology, we're shaping the future of teaching and learning. We're looking for the next generation of talented undergraduates to join our team for an unforgettable internship. An internship at Pearson is an opportunity to bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with your academic knowledge, technical skills, and enthusiasm, to help create products that help fix the skills challenges faced by learners, employees, and employers. As one of our interns, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. You'll be assigned to a team to support real-life projects that bring our products and services to life and are ready to launch to our learners. On-the-job training and professional development will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You'll also have direct access to a senior member of the team, as each intern will be mentored to help you make the most of the 10-week program. During your internship, you will gain valuable hands-on experience to build your resume to stand out with future employers, such as Pearson We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products reflect the people we serve - our teachers and students, employers and employees, and consumers and learners. **What Does the Internship Program Offer?** We are looking for a creative and motivated **UX Designer Intern** to join our dynamic product design team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for students who are passionate about creating intuitive, engaging, and accessible user experiences to make a real impact on Pearson's digital learning products. As a UX Design Intern, you'll be involved in the end-to-end design process - from user research and concept development to wireframing and prototyping. You'll work collaboratively with UX researchers, product managers, engineers, and content strategists to design meaningful and inclusive experiences for learners around the world. **Key Responsibilities:** + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and enhance the user experience for digital learning products. + Conduct user research and usability testing to gain insights into user needs and behaviors. + Create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes to support product development. + Apply UX best practices, accessibility guidelines, and user-centered design principles. + Analyze data and feedback to refine designs and improve usability. + Participate in design critiques, team meetings, and agile ceremonies. + Document and present design decisions to internal stakeholders. + Contribute to the evolution of Pearson's design systems and standards. **Minimum Requirements:** + Undergraduate student majoring in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Psychology, or a related field. + Strong portfolio showcasing UX design work, including user research, wireframes, and prototypes. + Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar. + Basic understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills. + Passion for improving the digital learning experience. + Detail-oriented, with a strong problem-solving mindset. + Availability to work during the Spring and/or Summer 2025 internship period. **Pay Rate** The salary for this internship is **$35 per hour** . You will be eligible for accrued paid sick time per the policy guidelines. Please refer to the Sick Leave Policy. _Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply._ _Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential._ _Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive._ _To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here:_ 1152975 **Job:** UX Design **Job Family:** PRODUCT **Organization:** Direct to Consumer **Schedule:** PART\_TIME **Req ID:** 20319 **Req Type:** Student

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