Internship

Product Designer – Thrive Intern

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Duolingo

Duolingo

1,001-5,000 employees

Language learning platform with gamified lessons

Consumer Software
Education

Compensation Overview

$40 - $42Hourly

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Figma
Sketch
Requirements
  • Second-year undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related technical field graduating in May 2027 (or December 2026)
  • Completion of at least two college-level design courses (please upload your official or unofficial transcript).
  • Experience in designing screens with one of more the following software: Figma, Adobe XD, Origami, Sketch
  • Available for a full-time 10-week internship from June to August starting on June 9, 2025
  • A portfolio is required to apply for this position. We’d like to see 1-2 projects that you drove independently. Strong visual design elevates you to the top, mobile app work is a plus. Please include a password if needed to enter your portfolio.
Responsibilities
  • Work with a small group to complete a challenging, real-world project.
  • Develop your technical skills through hands-on training, workshops, and guest lectures.
  • Receive coaching and mentorship from a Duolingo Product Designer.
  • Build lasting relationships with others who share a passion for making the best education universally available.

Duolingo provides a language learning platform that engages users through gamified, bite-sized lessons. The app caters to a wide range of learners, from those studying for personal enjoyment to professionals and students needing language skills for their careers or education. Users can access the core features of the app for free, while premium subscriptions offer an ad-free experience and additional functionalities. Duolingo stands out from its competitors by being the most downloaded education app ever and the top-grossing education app in 2019. The company's goal is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, and it has been recognized for its positive workplace culture.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$178.3M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Duolingo's collaboration with Netflix enhances its brand visibility and user engagement.
  • The launch of AI agent Lily offers personalized language practice for premium users.
  • Growing demand for language learning apps boosts Duolingo's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms threatens Duolingo's market share.
  • Reliance on Amazon Web Services poses risks if service disruptions occur.
  • The freemium model's ad revenue is vulnerable to shifts in digital advertising trends.

What makes Duolingo unique

  • Duolingo offers 98 courses across nearly 40 languages, a broad language selection.
  • The platform uses gamified, bite-sized lessons to enhance user engagement.
  • Duolingo's freemium model allows free access with optional premium features.

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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

On-site game/break room