Illustrator, Intern
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in!
At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun.
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.
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About the role...
Application Deadline: Nov 5, 2026
Note: A portfolio is required to apply for this position.
🧠 You will...
- Work independently and in small groups to complete challenging illustration projects.
- Develop your technical skills through hands-on training, workshops, and lectures from Duolingo artists.
- Receive coaching and mentorship from a Duolingo Studio Artist.
- Partner with others who share a passion for making the best education universally available.
✅ You have...
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration, or a related creative field with an expected graduation date of Fall 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028
- Experience illustrating in creative software such as Figma, Photoshop, or other comparable software
- Available for a full-time 12-week internship from May to August.
- Must have a portfolio of relevant projects to be considered for application.
⭐ Exceptional candidates will have...
- A GPA of 3.5+
- A Duolingo streak
❤️ Why you'll love working here...
- Language learning opportunities
- Catered in-house lunches and breakfast
- Company-wide Hackathon
- PTO and company holidays
- Frequent company-wide dinners, monthly celebrations, social clubs, and so much more!
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Skills
As published by greenhouse · 22 questions · 5 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (9)
- Preferred First Name
- How do you pronounce your name? (e.g., 'An-na' or 'Ah-na')
- Undergraduate GPA
- Do you have a Duolingo account? If yes, what is your username?
- Alternate Email optional
- Portfolio Link
- Portfolio Password (if applicable) optional
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Website optional
Pick from a list (8)
- What is your expected graduation timeline?
- Are you willing to work from the office location of the job?
- Where did you hear about this job?
- What Duolingo sponsored conferences have you attended and/or organizations are you a part of? optional
- Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Duolingo?
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa, etc.) to legally work in the U.S.?
- If so, are you eligible or currently in a period of Optional Practical Training (OPT)?
- After the OPT, are you eligible for a 24-month OPT extension or are currently in a 24-month OPT extension based upon a degree from a qualifying U.S. institution in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics after the Optional Practical Training (OPT)?
Written answers (5)
- Please upload a copy of your most up-to-date college transcripts.
- Why are you interested in Duolingo?
- How will your personal experiences make an impact at Duolingo?
- Tell us about your design journey so far. Why did you choose design?
- Is there anything else not listed on your resume that you would like to share with us? optional