Job description
Team: Product Design
About ELSA:
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.
About the role:
Were 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.
What you'll be doing:
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
What Were Looking For:
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
Experience working in consumer tech or edtech is a plus
Fluency in Figma, prototyping tools, and design systems best practices
Why Join ELSA:
Be part of a mission-driven team making a global impact
Competitive salary, stock options, and benefits
International, collaborative work environment
Flexibility to work remotely.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.