Manager – English Learning Experience Design

Does working for 150+ million children of Bharat excite you?

Then this opportunity is for you

About us:

We are a leading Conversational AI company that's revolutionizing education for millions worldwide. Our knowledge bots are already empowering 35 million users, and we're at the forefront of shaping the future of EdTech in Naya Bharat. We're creating an omniverse in Conversational AI, where developers collaborate to innovate together. As part of our team, you'll have a pivotal role in turning complex educational data into practical insights that drive real change. We're deeply committed to enhancing education for 150 million children in India, partnering with state departments and supporting national initiatives like Vidhya Samiksha Kendra under the National Education Policy 2020.

ConveGenius operates across three divisions: ConveGenius Digital uses AI and bots to make systemic improvements, ConveGenius Edu offers Swift PAL tablets and AR-enhanced learning, and ConveGenius Insights leads global research in educational science. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in education, have experience in both business and social sectors, and thrive in fast-paced environments, join us in transforming EdTech for Naya Bharat. Embrace our startup culture, where innovation and determination reshape India's educational future.

About the Role

As the Manager – English Learning Experience Design, you will lead the pedagogical and creative direction for K–12 English learning experiences across storybooks, activities, assessments, and interactive modules.

You will mentor a team of Learning Experience Designers, drive end-to-end content quality systems, manage complex pipelines, and ensure all learning experiences are joyful, classroom-ready, culturally grounded, and pedagogically robust.

You will shape how millions of children across India learn to read, comprehend, speak, listen, and use English confidently.

This role blends leadership, pedagogy, creativity, user research, storytelling, and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities
1. Pedagogical Vision & Creative Direction

• Define instructional strategy and pedagogical principles for all English learning formats.
• Lead creative ideation for story-driven, interactive, and AI-enabled English learning experiences.
• Design age-appropriate, culturally relevant literacy experiences aligned with language development progressions.
• Mentor English LXDs on writing quality, storytelling, scaffolding, clarity, and child-centric design.
• Set the tone, visual direction, and instructional style for English content across formats.

2. Design English Learning Experiences (

• Turn English concepts (reading, vocabulary, phonics, grammar, speaking, listening) into engaging stories, games, and activities.
• Develop storyboards and end-to-end learning flows blending pedagogy with creative storytelling.
• Use instructional design principles to create clear, scaffolded, age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Work with design, audio, and tech teams to translate concepts into high-quality interactive content.
• Ensure content aligns with curriculum goals, supports multi-level learners, and reflects how children actually learn language.

3. Quality Assurance & Instructional Rigour

• Own the final review and sign-off for all English learning content.
• Ensure linguistic accuracy, age-appropriate readability, conceptual depth, and engaging flow.
• Maintain quality benchmarks across storybooks, games, interactives, and assessments.
• Provide clear, structured, actionable feedback to writers, illustrators, animators, voice artists, and developers.
• Build review systems to ensure consistency across multiple LXDs and projects.

4. Collaborate to Build Learning Experiences

• Work closely with illustrators, animators, voice artists, and developers to bring storyboards to life.
• Translate scripts and learning goals into clear creative briefs and interaction flows.
• Align visuals, audio, and interactivity with English learning objectives and real classroom contexts.
• Coordinate cross-team workflows to ensure smooth production and delivery.

5. Pipeline Ownership & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Manage the entire English content pipeline across storybooks, interactives, games, and assessments.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Unity, QA, Marketing, and Voiceover teams for seamless execution.
• Plan and forecast timelines, dependencies, and workloads across multiple parallel projects.
• Ensure timely delivery without compromising pedagogical or creative quality.

6. Learn From Learners

• Lead or support user/classroom research with children, teachers, and facilitators.
• Use insights from reading behaviour, comprehension challenges, speaking/listening difficulties to refine designs.
• Incorporate feedback loops to improve content pacing, clarity, scaffolding, and engagement.

7. Innovation & Experimentation

• Stay updated with global trends in English pedagogy, literacy science, and digital learning.
• Bring fresh, creative concepts, formats, and prototypes to English learning design.
• Experiment with new storytelling formats, interaction patterns, and behaviour-based learning models.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging tools, including AI-assisted content creation.

Who We're Looking For
Must-Haves

• 5+ years of experience in English learning design, literacy development, curriculum design, instructional design, or educational media.
• Strong pedagogical grounding in K–12 English (phonics, reading fluency, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, listening & speaking).
• Experience mentoring or leading learning designers or writing teams.
• Ability to manage content pipelines, review cycles, and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong command of English writing, simplification, and age-appropriate storytelling.

Good to Have

• Experience in EdTech or large-scale English curriculum programs.
• Familiarity with instructional design, cognitive science, and user research methodologies.
• Classroom or field experience with English learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with AI-assisted content creation (bonus).

What We Offer & Benefits:

At ConveGenius, we believe in creating a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. If you're passionate about making a difference in education and enjoy working in a diverse and inclusive setting, ConveGenius is the place for you

• Experience working with a diverse team of professionals located throughout India.
• Be part of an organization that operates in over two-thirds of India's states.
• Play a crucial role in transforming the education sector in India.
• Enjoy the security and peace of mind that comes with health insurance coverage.
• Benefit from a flexible leave policy, including special provisions for period leaves.

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