Illustrator, Intern
Duolingo University Recruitment · Detroit, Michigan, United States
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!
Connect with your recruiter on the benefits for interns at Duolingo!
Hourly Range for this internship is:$39—$41 USD