ELSA Speak

Design Manager

United States full-time Executive Salary not listed
full-time Executive level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

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.

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Technology & IT Content Writing Creative Strategy Digital Marketing Figma UI design Executive level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Design Manager role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at ELSA Speak?
  3. Which of Content Writing, Creative Strategy and Digital Marketing have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Content Writing, Creative Strategy and Digital Marketing.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Design Manager role because I can bring practical experience in Content Writing, Creative Strategy and Digital Marketing, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes ELSA Speak needs from this hire.

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