About the job
About Us
At Speak, our mission is to revolutionize the way people learn languages.
Language learning has the power to transform lives by providing access to diverse cultures, career opportunities, and communities. Currently, over two billion people worldwide are striving to learn a language, but the most effective method—one-on-one tutoring—remains largely inaccessible and has seen little innovation over the years. Speak is pioneering an AI-driven, human-level tutoring experience that fits in your pocket: a conversation-centric platform that empowers learners to engage in dialogue, receive immediate feedback, and progress through meticulously crafted lessons. Our approach offers a comprehensive journey from novice to confident speaker across multiple languages.
Since our launch in South Korea in 2019, Speak has emerged as the leading language learning app, catering to learners in numerous markets and over 15 languages. We are recognized as one of the foremost AI companies globally, having secured over $150 million in venture funding from prominent investors including OpenAI, Accel, Founders Fund, and Khosla Ventures, with a diverse team spread across San Francisco, Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, and Ljubljana.
About This Role
We are looking for a dynamic Lead Learning Designer specializing in Korean ESL/EFL to join our Learning & Curriculum team. In this pivotal role, you will be the primary owner of the Korean-English curriculum, responsible for crafting high-impact content that resonates deeply with Korean learners and drives market growth. You will collaborate closely with the Marketing, Product, and Korea Market teams to design campaigns, targeted content, and market-driven initiatives as a key Curriculum partner representing the Korean market.
This position merges expertise in language education with creative insights and a profound understanding of Korean culture to develop world-class lessons while experimenting with innovative content ideas. If you are passionate about solving real challenges faced by Korean EFL/ESL learners and are eager to lead innovation in the rapidly evolving edtech landscape while owning and nurturing a core market, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end development of Korean-English curriculum and priority content projects, ensuring high-quality learning experiences through clear planning, communication, and execution.
Continuously produce fresh, modern, and culturally relevant EFL/ESL content for Korean learners, guided by strong editorial and educational judgment.
Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Korea Market teams to establish hypothesis-driven strategies for Korean EFL/ESL content, creating measurable impact.
Act as a trusted expert on the English learning needs of Korean learners, influencing key decisions within Content, Marketing, Brand, and New Bets.
Maintain a high pace of execution and rigorous scheduling across all projects.
Manage and empower contractors related to Korean content to enhance quality, consistency, and productivity.
Experiment and implement AI-based workflows to improve content production efficiency and effectiveness.

