Internship

Illustrator – Thrive Intern

Posted on 1/6/2025

Duolingo

Duolingo

1,001-5,000 employees

Language learning platform with gamified lessons

Compensation Overview

$33 - $35Hourly

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Category
Graphic & Motion Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Figma
Requirements
  • Second-year undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration, or a related technical field graduating May 2027 (or December 2026).
  • Completion of at least two college-level design courses (please upload your official or unofficial transcript).
  • Experience illustrating in creative software such as Figma, Photoshop, or other comparable software
  • Available for a full-time 10-week internship from June to August.
  • Must have a portfolio of relevant projects to be considered for application.
  • A GPA of 3.5+
Responsibilities
  • 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.

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 language skills 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, and it has received recognition for its positive workplace culture and contributions to the education technology field.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$178.3M

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Duolingo's AI features enhance learning and user engagement.
  • Growing demand for gamified learning benefits Duolingo's approach.
  • Partnerships like Netflix increase brand visibility and user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms threatens Duolingo's market share.
  • Reliance on AWS could pose operational risks if service terms change.
  • AI features may raise privacy concerns, impacting user trust.

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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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