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Duolingo

Language learning app with gamified lessons

Illustrator Intern

Summer 2027Deadline 11/5/26
$39 - $41/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Detroit, MI, USA
In Person
Art, Graphics & AnimationIllustration

About the job

Requirements
  • 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 with creative software such as Figma, Photoshop, or comparable software.
  • Available for a full-time 12-week internship from May to August.
  • Must have a portfolio of relevant projects to apply.
Responsibilities
  • Work independently and in small groups to complete illustration projects.
  • Develop 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 education universally available.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Duolingo streak.

About the company

Duolingo creates an online language learning platform that offers bite-sized, gamified lessons. It uses a freemium model: core features are free with in-app advertisements, while a premium subscription unlocks an ad-free experience and additional features. The app works by presenting short lessons that reinforce language skills through interactive exercises and rewards, designed to keep users engaged and learning daily. Compared with competitors, Duolingo leverages a very large global user base and a well-known brand, highlighted by being the most downloaded education app in App Store history and a leading education app by revenue in 2019, along with a visible emphasis on workplace culture. Its overarching goal is to make high-quality education universally accessible to people around the world.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • October 6, 2026 Global Taco Day spans Taco Bell U.S., Canada, UK, Australia.
  • September 28, 2026 Zalando Plus offered four months of Super Duolingo to 20 million members.
  • September 21, 2026 Brawl Stars crossover pushed Duo into Supercell's gaming audience.

What critics are saying

  • 2026 AI tutors from Speak and Praktika erode Duolingo's speaking-practice moat.
  • February 27, 2026 shares tumbled 22% after slower bookings growth guidance.
  • If GenAI tutors own conversation practice, Duolingo becomes a gamified marketing shell.

What makes Duolingo unique

  • Duolingo turns learning into a mascot-driven consumer brand, not just software.
  • Zalando Plus and Taco Bell paired with Duolingo in September-October 2026.
  • Its 98 courses and nearly 40 languages create unmatched top-of-funnel breadth.

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Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision for employees as well as eligible partners and dependents
  • Mental health benefits such as therapy sessions and coaching to support you to be your best self
  • Fertility benefits to support your family planning journey
  • Fully paid parental and adoption leave
  • Fully paid subscription to Care.com and paid backup days for dependents and your fur family
  • 401(k) with generous match and immediate vesting
  • 20 days of PTO, with two additional weeks off for winter break
  • Yearly professional development stipend
  • Transportation reimbursement for however you get to work
  • Lunch prepared daily by our in-house chefs
  • Annual international retreat for all full-time employees
  • On-site gym and massages

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-4%
Mindanao Times
Oct 20th, 2026
Lazada Membership unlocks more perks beyond shopping.

Lazada Membership unlocks more perks beyond shopping. MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Lazada Philippines is expanding its Membership Program with its new lineup of exclusive lifestyle and digital benefits from Space & Time Cube, Canva, and Duolingo, giving members more opportunities to explore immersive experiences, express their creativity, and pursue new learning interests beyond shopping. The expanded program reflects Lazada's commitment to reward loyal shoppers with immersive experiences, learning opportunities, and premium tools for creative expression, which reflects the increasingly digital and multifaceted lives of Filipino consumers. "Membership is about unlocking greater value at every touchpoint. Together with our partners, Lazada's expanded membership program curates a richer world of experiences, creativity, and learning for our members, giving them new ways to indulge their interests and discover what inspires them," said Janet Siasoco, Head of General Operations at Lazada Philippines. Experience immersive art and technology at Space & Time Cube Philippines The viral immersive digital art museum Space & Time Cube Philippines is offering exclusive ticket deals to Gold and Platinum members of Lazada. Members can choose between two offers - a Buy 1, Get 1 Free adult ticket, which is perfect for sharing the experience with a friend or loved one, or a 30% off a regular-priced adult ticket for a solo visit. The offers are available from October 5, 2026 until April 5, 2027 at participating Space & Time Cube locations: S Maison at Conrad in Pasay City, SM North EDSA in Quezon City, and SM City Pampanga in San Fernando City. The partnership brings the value of Lazada Membership beyond the screen, giving members more opportunities to explore immersive art and technology while creating memorable offline experiences. Bring your ideas to life with Canva Pro Lazada's partnership with Canva is expanding with a limited-time offer to eligible Gold and Platinum members - a complimentary three-month Canva Pro subscription. Available from November 2, 2026 to January 31, 2027, the complimentary subscription provides free access to Canva's premium AI-powered creative and productivity tools for designing social media content, presentations, videos, documents, and marketing materials. From students and young professionals to content creators, entrepreneurs, and small-business owners, Lazada members can explore new ways to bring their ideas to life using Canva's creative tools. Learn new skills with Super Duolingo Duolingo, the world's most downloaded educational app, is bringing its wide range of learning resources into the Lazada Membership ecosystem. Eligible Silver, Gold, and Platinum members can redeem a complimentary one-month Super Duolingo subscription, unlocking the app's premium features and access to expansive educational materials. With access to more than 40 languages, members can build language skills at their own pace. Beyond languages, Duolingo also offers learning experiences in subjects like Math, Music and Chess, giving users additional opportunities to explore new interests and develop skills. Lazada continues to enhance its membership ecosystem through immersive experiences and meaningful learning opportunities, with existing perks and benefits available for redemption at the Lazada Member Center in the app.

Associated Press
Oct 19th, 2026
Duolingo investors face December 7 deadline to seek lead role in class action over DAU slowdown

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) on behalf of investors that bought its Class A common stock between May 2, 2025 and February 26, 2026, law firm Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced. The complaint alleges Duolingo made false and misleading statements that hid the harm that more ads, subscription upsells, and AI-generated content did to daily active user growth. The stock fell 25% on November 6, 2025, 8.5% on January 12, 2026, and 14% on February 27, 2026. Those drops followed weak results showing slower user growth and the departure of the company's chief financial officer. Investors who want to seek the lead plaintiff role must move the court by December 7, 2026.

GlobeNewswire
Oct 18th, 2026
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC urges Duolingo, Inc. investors to act: Class Action filed alleging investor harm.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC urges Duolingo, Inc. investors to act: Class Action filed alleging investor harm. NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ: DUOL) and certain of its officers. "Our practice focuses on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability to uphold market integrity," said Peretz Bronstein. This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Duolingo securities between May 2, 2025 and February 26, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/cases/duolingo-inc-duol-class_action_lawsuit. Duolingo Case Details The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose that: (1) Daily Active User ("DAU") growth rates were being leveraged against deliberately added user friction in the form of significant increases in ad volume, subscription tier upsells, and worsened product quality, and Duolingo understood that any amount of user friction would cause users to leave the app and, ultimately, negatively impact DAU growth rates; (2) the Company's rigorous A/B testing demonstrated that increased friction in the free user experience was having negative impacts on DAU growth rates; (3) Duolingo's quickly generated AI content was worsening the quality of the Company's product offerings, negatively impacting the user experience and user trends, and threatening the sustainability of the Company's financial performance; and (4) Duolingo's constant A/B testing informed the Company that its monetization push and lower-quality, rapidly generated AI content were degrading the Duolingo product experience and the value proposition of its subscription tiers. What's Next for Duolingo Investors? A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/cases/duolingo-inc-duol-class_action_lawsuit. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Duolingo you have until December 7, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. No Cost to Duolingo Investors We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful. Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Duolingo Securities Class Action? Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com "Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC. Contact Info Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or Nathan Miller Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC 917-590-0911 | [email protected] Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

GlobeNewswire
Oct 16th, 2026
DUOL Class action reminder - Robbins LLP reminds investors of the lead plaintiff deadline in the Duolingo, Inc. securities fraud class action lawsuit.

DUOL Class action reminder - Robbins LLP reminds investors of the lead plaintiff deadline in the Duolingo, Inc. securities fraud class action lawsuit. October 15, 2026 20:30 ET | Source: Robbins LLP SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons who purchased Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ: DUOL) Class A common stock between May 2, 2025 and February 26, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Duolingo is a leading, U.S.-based mobile learning platform that primarily focuses on language learning. The complaint alleges that Duolingo misled investors regarding the quality and sustainability of its product. Investors who purchased Duolingo Class A common stock during the Class Period and suffered significant losses should contact Robbins LLP for information about the lawsuit and the December 7, 2026 lead plaintiff motion deadline. Why Was Duolingo Sued? According to the complaint, defendants engaged in a deliberate effort to conceal the negative impacts from the Company's push to increase monetization of its user base by bombarding them with relentless ads, upsells, and other sources of friction, while simultaneously increasing Duolingo's reliance on and use of rapidly generated AI content that was of worse quality than what the Company historically offered. All the while, defendants assured investors Duolingo was experiencing sustainable growth, including in critical metrics such as daily active users ("DAUs") and bookings (e.g., users paying for Duolingo subscriptions). Why Did Duolingo Stock Drop? Plaintiff alleges that the truth about Duolingo came out in three partial Class Period disclosures. First, on November 5, 2025, the Company reported its third quarter financial results, revealing a decline in DAU growth to 36%, a substantial drop from 49% in 1Q 2025 and 40% during 2Q 2025. Defendants revealed a reversal of the Company's monetization push and stated that going forward, the Company would prioritize user growth over monetization and that the Company needed to invest more in "teaching better across all our subjects." In response, the price of Duolingo stock dropped sharply, falling 25%, or $66.28 per share, to close at $193.74 on November 6, 2025. Next, on January 12, 2026, Duolingo announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Matthew Skaruppa, had resigned. The Company also provided limited, preliminary fourth quarter 2025 operating metrics, shocking investors by revealing DAU growth of only 30% - nearly six points of additional deceleration from 3Q 2025. In response, Duolingo stock fell another 8.5%, or $14.92 per share, to close at $161.74 on January 12, 2026. Then, after the market closed on February 26, 2026, Duolingo announced its 4Q 2025 financial results, confirmed the slowdown in DAU growth, and revealed the financial consequences of its strategy shift would result in material negative impacts on 2026 bookings, DAU growth rates, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA. To that end, Defendants stated 2026 DAU growth would come in at a mere 20% and be accompanied by lower bookings and less profitability. Von Ahn further admitted that, during its monetization push, the Company deliberately introduced "friction" into the free user experience, which the Company and its high-ranking executives knew would cause users to leave the app and result in DAU slowdowns. In response to these additional disclosures, the price of Duolingo stock fell again, dropping 14%, or $16.45 per share, to close at $101 per share on February 27, 2026. What Can Duolingo Shareholders Do Now? Investors who purchased Duolingo, Inc. Class A common stock during the Class Period may be eligible to serve as lead plaintiff. The lead plaintiff is a court-appointed investor who represents the interests of all class members throughout the litigation. Stockholders who wish to seek appointment as lead plaintiff must move the court no later than December 7, 2026. Contact Robbins LLP for information about the appointment process. Shareholders do not need to serve as lead plaintiff to share in any potential recovery. Investors who do not seek appointment may remain absent class members. Does It Cost Anything to Participate? No. Robbins LLP represents investors on a contingency fee basis, with no upfront or out-of-pocket fees or expenses. Contact Robbins LLP Investors seeking additional information about the Duolingo, Inc. securities class action may contact Robbins LLP by submitting an inquiry, emailing attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or calling (800) 350-6003. Why Robbins LLP? A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, Robbins LLP represents investors in securities fraud and shareholder derivative litigation. We have helped restore more than $2 billion in value to shareholders and secured some of the largest recoveries in shareholder derivative litigation history. "Companies have an obligation to provide investors with complete and accurate information so that markets can function fairly and efficiently," said Brian J. Robbins, Founding Partner of Robbins LLP. To be notified if a class action against Duolingo, Inc. settles, or to receive free alerts when corporate executives engage in wrongdoing, sign up for Stock Watch today. Attorney Advertising. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Little Black Book (LBB)
Oct 15th, 2026
Corner Table Creative introduces hospitality-inspired agency model and welcomes 3 hires.

Corner Table Creative introduces hospitality-inspired agency model and welcomes 3 hires. Corner Table Creative welcomes Jessica Killian, Marissa Osowsky and Alexa Baldacci Editorial Series People moves, company launches, account wins and other business news. Photo credit: Ripp Photography Co. Corner Table Creative has been rolling out a new agency model inspired by its hospitality ethos, formally structuring teams into front of house and back of house roles, alongside the hiring of three new directors to support the shift. The model mirrors how high-performing hospitality groups operate: front of house teams, made up of client experience and brand strategists, focusing on client relationships, strategic oversight, and experience design, while back of house teams, creatives, designers, creators and producers concentrate on execution, content creation, and production across organic and paid social. The approach is designed to maintain the hybridity the agency is known for while clarifying responsibilities to scale output without compromising creative quality or client service, a growing challenge for social-first agencies as demand for always-on content accelerates. The new hires include: * Jessica Killian, creative director (back-of-house) * Marissa Osowsky, client experience director (front-of-house) * Alexa Baldacci, client experience director (front-of house) Killian most recently joined from ChukMedia where she worked on over 20+ different brands including Palmer's Skincare, growing their TikTok from 0-380K, Bausch + Lomb portfolio brands, developing Lumify's first Super Bowl spot, Wet Brush and Olipop. Prior to that Jessica Killian was a senior art director at Vayner Media on Olay and Chase Sapphire. Osowski joins from TBWA/Chiat/Day where she was a business director on Goldman Sachs, Carnival and Henkel, prior to that she was at Arts & Letters Creative Co. working on Google. Baldacci joins Corner Table Creative from Duolingo and NBC/Peacock where she led performance marketing strategy. The agency partnered with New Best Friend Co. for recruitment. "This structure allows us to grow intentionally while protecting what matters most: strong client partnerships and really memorable creative," said Rachel Brandt, co-founder and CEO of Corner Table Creative. "By clearly defining how teams show up, and valuing both sides of the house equally, we're building a more sustainable and effective agency model." Madeline Meade, co-founder and CCO added, "We are thrilled to bring Jess, Marissa and Alexa in to help lead our teams at this time of pivotal growth and set the tone for our new model as we enter the next chapter of Corner Table Creative." The restructure and hires are also a result of recent rapid growth for the award-winning agency. With new clients that include Match, Starbucks and OXO, the agency has grown to a 43-person team, 30 client partners, and will exceed $12M in revenue this year.