Internship

Product Designer

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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 is designed for a wide range of users, from those learning for personal enjoyment to professionals and students needing new languages for their careers or studies. 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.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$178.3M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent investments from Duality Advisers LP and Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management indicate strong financial confidence in Duolingo's growth potential.
  • The appointment of technology innovator Mario Schlosser to the board of directors could drive further innovation and strategic direction.
  • Generative AI features have led to a 54% increase in paid subscribers, showcasing the company's ability to leverage cutting-edge technology for growth.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape is intensifying with new entrants like Unacademy, which could impact Duolingo's market share.
  • The success of recent acquisitions like Hobbes depends on seamless integration and effective utilization of their capabilities.

What makes Duolingo unique

  • Duolingo's integration of generative AI has significantly boosted its paid subscriber base, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The acquisition of Hobbes enhances Duolingo's design and animation capabilities, improving user experience and engagement.
  • Duolingo's language certification program, introduced in 2014, adds a unique value proposition compared to other language learning apps.

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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