Position Summary
A home-based position, the Manager of Multimedia Development is responsible for
managing and supporting the development, implementation, and continuous
improvement of multimedia assets and interactive learning experiences for K-12
learners. Reporting to the Director of Curriculum Development, the
Manager supports and oversees a team of audio, visual, graphics, and animation
developers responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing graphics,
animations, audio, video, and multimedia to support the learning experience of
our students, and for supporting and reviewing the design and development work
of Pearson’s strategic partners.
The role provides both people leadership and operational leadership, ensuring
multimedia solutions align with instructional goals, accessibility requirements,
customer needs, business priorities, and project timelines. The Manager works
closely with curriculum development, product management, product delivery, and
external partners to ensure high-quality multimedia experiences are delivered
efficiently and effectively.
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.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education, curriculum, or similar area
preferred
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
Proven track record of meeting deadlines while producing highly accurate,
accountable work; very detail-oriented; editing/proofreading/fact checking/
experience preferred
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
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set,
experience, and location.
The full-time salary range for this role is $85,000 – $100.000.
This position is eligible for Pearson’s annual incentive program. Information on
benefits can be found here [https://pearsonbenefitsglobal.com/].
Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2026.This window may be
extended depending on business needs.