Design Manager
ELSA, Corp•San Francisco, CA
•Remote
About The Position
ELSA (English Language Speech Assistant) is an AI-powered app that helps language learners improve pronunciation and communication skills. With over 50 million users globally, we are on a mission to unlock opportunities for the world through better English. We're seeking a Design Manager to lead our product and brand design functions. This role will shape the future of how learners experience ELSA, balancing strategic vision, creative direction, and design execution across mobile, web, and marketing channels.
Requirements
- 8+ years of design experience, with 3+ years in design leadership roles
- A strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product design and brand work
- Proven success in managing and mentoring designers
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and storytelling skills
- Fluency in Figma, prototyping tools, and design systems best practices
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in consumer tech or edtech is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a high-performing design team (product, visual, and brand designers)
- Set the strategic design direction across all touch-points (product UI/UX, brand identity, campaigns)
- Collaborate with product, engineering, marketing, and executive leadership to build delightful and effective user experiences
- Champion a user-centered approach to design backed by research and data
- Drive design system consistency and evolution
- Roll up your sleeves when needed to push the creative bar across key initiatives
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- Benefits
- Flexibility to work remotely
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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