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Duolingo is hiring a Illustrator, Intern in Detroit, MI. It is a internship role in Other Roles, open to entry-level candidates, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $39–$41 an hour. The description mentions Figma. Duolingo has 41 other openings in the US.
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About hiring at Duolingo
Duolingo has 42 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 5 states. Most are in product & design (10), software & IT (9) and data & AI (7). The biggest locations are New York, NY (35), Pittsburgh, PA (30) and Detroit, MI (1). 5% of them are remote, 14% are open to entry-level candidates and 95% show pay. We collect Duolingo's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Greenhouse), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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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 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
Benefits: Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.
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Accommodations: We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact accommodations@duolingo.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Fraud Warning: Unfortunately, there is a rise in scammers pretending to be real Duolingo employees. Duolingo and our employees will never ask for your Social Security number, bank details, or passport info, and we’ll never ask you to deposit a check, purchase equipment, or exchange money during the interview process. Real Duolingo employees always use an email that ends in @duolingo.com or @recruiting.duolingo.com. Stay alert and double-check these details before sharing any information.
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