Director of Learning Design, Language Learning

Who you are

You have a strong background in educational design and pedagogy, with experience leading teams to create impactful learning experiences. Your expertise in language learning methodologies allows you to drive curriculum quality and innovation at a global scale. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product, design, and engineering teams to translate educational theories into engaging in-app experiences. You are data-driven, utilizing A/B testing and success metrics to inform your decisions and improve learning outcomes. You are passionate about education and committed to making it universally accessible, aligning with Duolingo's mission to develop the best education in the world.

Desirable

Experience in language learning or educational technology is a plus, as is familiarity with CEFR-aligned progress metrics. You have a track record of successfully leading multi-disciplinary teams and fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation. Your ability to analyze data and derive insights will be crucial in driving the effectiveness of learning experiences.

What you'll do

As the Director of Learning Design, you will set the vision for Duolingo's language-learning experiences, ensuring they are effective and engaging for users. You will lead a team of learning designers, mentoring them to enhance their skills and effectiveness. Your role will involve collaborating with product leadership to develop strategies that align with Duolingo's mission and goals. You will drive an experiment-led practice, designing outcome-focused A/B tests and aligning on success metrics to measure the impact of learning experiences. You will also be responsible for analyzing data to inform future iterations and improvements in curriculum design.

What we offer

At Duolingo, you will have limitless learning opportunities and the chance to work with world-class minds in the field of education. You will be part of a mission-driven team that is dedicated to making education accessible to everyone. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of language learning on a global scale, contributing to a product that impacts millions of learners worldwide. Duolingo fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.