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Design Manager

ZipRecruiter, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402

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Job Description

Team:

Product Design

About ELSA:

ELSA (English Speech Assistant) is an AI-powered app that helps 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:

We’re seeking a Design 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 touchpoints (product UI/UX, brand , 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 We’re 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.