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Design Manager

ELSA, Corp
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

San Francisco, CA 94102, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • ELSA is seeking a Design Manager to lead its product and brand design functions, focusing on enhancing user experiences across various platforms.
  • The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of design experience, including at least 3 years in leadership roles.
  • Responsibilities include managing a design team, setting strategic design direction, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Candidates should possess a strong portfolio, excellent communication skills, and experience in consumer tech or edtech is preferred.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, stock options, and benefits, along with the flexibility to work remotely.

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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