Full-Time

Head of Duolingo Store

Consumer Products

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Duolingo

Duolingo

1,001-5,000 employees

Language learning platform with gamified lessons

Consumer Software
Education

Compensation Overview

$156k - $234kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Brand & Creative Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Requirements
  • 5+ years in e-commerce or merchandising leadership
  • A proven track record in building a brand via e-commerce channels
  • 3+ years with demonstrated operational excellence managing a P&L and e-commerce platforms such as Shopify and Amazon Storefront
  • An ability to think outside of the box when it comes to merchandising and branding
  • Experience with building a merchandising or e-commerce function from 0 to 1
Responsibilities
  • Own the success of the Duolingo Store (store.duolingo.com) and build it into a channel that contributes to Duolingo's iconic brand
  • Grow the store and its products into an aspirational brand through creative merchandising, retail events, and gifting programs
  • Lead development, product roadmap, and release strategy of Duolingo merchandising, in partnership with Marketing, Design, Business Development, third-party vendors, and contractors
  • Ensure operational efficiency of our Merchandising operation, including managing our site performance, vendor relationships, supply chain, and P&L, in collaboration with a Store Coordinator
  • Work closely across the marketing team to integrate Duolingo merchandising into our brand campaigns

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 in the App Store's history and the top-grossing education app worldwide 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

  • Duolingo's collaboration with Netflix could boost interest in Korean language courses.
  • The launch of AI agent Lily enhances personalized learning for premium subscribers.
  • Increased demand for language learning apps supports Duolingo's market growth.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms threatens Duolingo's market share.
  • The 'Learn Korean or Else' campaign may not appeal to all users.
  • Regulatory scrutiny may arise from AI features like generative AI video-calling.

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