Design Manager

ELSA Speak; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive salary

Stock options

Job summary

ELSA is seeking a Design Manager to lead product, visual, and brand design across mobile, web, and marketing channels. You will shape the design strategy, elevate the user experience, and mentor a growing team of designers.

Collaborate with product, engineering, marketing, and leadership to deliver delightful, data-driven experiences. This role emphasizes system-wide consistency and hands-on contribution where needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in design with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong portfolio of end-to-end product and brand work.
• Experience mentoring designers and building design systems.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing design team (product, visual, and brand designers).
• Set the strategic design direction across product UI/UX, brand identity, campaigns.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, marketing, and executives to build strong user experiences.
• Champion a user-centered approach backed by research and data.
• Drive design system consistency and evolution.
• Roll up your sleeves to push the creative bar on key initiatives.

Skills

Design leadership

Portfolio excellence

Mentoring designers

User-centered design

Communication storytelling

Tools

Figma

Prototyping tools

Design systems

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.