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Speak · 7 hours ago

Lead Learning Designer - ESL/EFL Curriculum for Korean Speakers

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Speak is a leading AI company focused on reinventing language learning, particularly through their Korean-English curriculum. The Lead Learning Designer will be responsible for crafting impactful content tailored for Korean learners, collaborating with various teams to drive growth and improve learning experiences.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)E-LearningLanguage LearningSpeech Recognition

Responsibilities

Own the Korean-English curriculum and high-priority content projects end-to-end — delivering high-quality learning experiences through clear planning, proactive communication, and strong execution

Use strong editorial and pedagogical judgment to consistently ship content that feels fresh, modern, culturally attuned, and effective for Korean EFL/ESL learners and is aligned with Speak’s brand philosophy

Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Korea Market teams to shape a cohesive, hypothesis-driven Korean EFL/ESL content strategy that drives measurable outcomes

Serve as the internal trusted expert on Korean-English learning needs, influencing decisions across Content, Marketing, Brand, and New Bets

Maintain high velocity and rigorous timeline ownership across all assigned projects

Manage and elevate Korean contractors to improve quality, consistency, and throughput

Experiment with and adopt AI-enabled workflows to streamline production, prototype new ideas, and improve efficiency across the Korean-English curriculum

Qualification

User empathyKorean proficiencyEnglish curriculum designTechnical fluencyContent analyticsCreative instinctsCross-functional collaborationManaging contractorsLaunching learner content

Required

Native-level Korean proficiency with strong cultural intuition for what resonates in the Korean market for English learners

4+ years in English curriculum or content design for Korean adult learners at an ed tech company

Exceptional user empathy. Deep understanding of Korean learner needs and English-learning challenges

Strong creative instincts and marketer's intuition — able to understand brand philosophy and voice to craft engaging, culturally relevant content

Ability to ship high-quality curriculum independently and make sound decisions with minimal oversight

Track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Engineering, Business Operations/Analytics, Marketing). Able to drive XFN discussion and guide decisions

Strong technical fluency with modern tools and ability to ramp quickly on new systems

Content analytics intuition: able to identify which engagement and learning metrics matter and translate insights into curriculum improvements

Operationally strong: clear communicator on scope/trade-offs and able to manage multiple workstreams

Based in the U.S. or Korea