Illustrator, Intern

Duolingo University RecruitmentDetroit, MI

internPosted 5 Oct 2026

Skills in this posting

  • figma

About the role

<p>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!</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world. </p>

<p>Read <a href="https://blog.duolingo.com/?utm_source=greenhouse.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=generalblog_gh_091224">our blog</a> to learn more.</p>

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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>About the role...</strong></p>

<p>Application Deadline: Nov 5, 2026 </p>

<p>Note: A portfolio is required to apply for this position.</p>

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<p><strong>🧠  You will...</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Work independently and in small groups to complete challenging illustration projects.</li>

<li>Develop your technical skills through hands-on training, workshops, and lectures from Duolingo artists.</li>

<li>Receive coaching and mentorship from a Duolingo Studio Artist.</li>

<li>Partner with others who share a passion for making the best education universally available.</li>

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<p><strong>✅  You have...</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration, or a related creative field with an expected graduation date of <strong>Fall 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028</strong></li>

<li>Experience illustrating in creative software such as Figma, Photoshop, or other comparable software</li>

<li>Available for a full-time 12-week internship from May to August.</li>

<li><strong>Must have a portfolio of relevant projects to be considered for application.</strong></li>

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<p><strong>⭐  Exceptional candidates will have...</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>A Duolingo streak</li>

</ul>

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<p><strong>❤️ Why you'll love working here...</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Language learning opportunities</li>

<li>Catered in-house lunches and breakfast</li>

<li>Company-wide Hackathon</li>

<li>PTO and company holidays</li>

<li>Frequent company-wide dinners, monthly celebrations, social clubs, and so much more!</li>

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<hr><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>Connect with your recruiter on the benefits for interns at Duolingo!</em></p></div><div class="title">Hourly Range for this internship is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$39</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$41 USD</span></div></div></div>

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