Duolingo University Recruitment Opportunities

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in! At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun. Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.  Read our blog to learn more. About the role... Application Deadline: Nov 5, 2026  Note: A portfolio is required to apply for this position.   🧠  You will... 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.   ✅  You have... 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 in creative software such as Figma, Photoshop, or other comparable software Available for a full-time 12-week internship from May to August. Must have a portfolio of relevant projects to be considered for application.   ⭐  Exceptional candidates will have... A GPA of 3.5+ A Duolingo streak   ❤️ Why you'll love working here... Language learning opportunities Catered in-house lunches and breakfast Company-wide Hackathon PTO and company holidays Frequent company-wide dinners, monthly celebrations, social clubs, and so much more! Connect with your recruiter on the benefits for interns at Duolingo! Hourly Range for this internship is: $39 — $41 USD