Illustrator, Intern

Duolingo
Detroit, MI
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level illustrators who are available for a full-time summer internship and thrive in collaborative, mission-driven environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with illustration experience in Figma or Photoshop and a strong academic background.
    — “Experience illustrating in creative software such as Figma, Photoshop, or other comparable software”
  • Individuals who align with Duolingo's mission to make education universally accessible.
    — “Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.”

Things to consider

  • The internship requires a full-time commitment during the summer, which may conflict with academic or personal obligations.
    — “Available for a full-time 12-week internship from May to August”

How to stand out

  • Include specific examples of illustration projects in your portfolio that demonstrate creativity and technical skill.
    — “Must have a portfolio of relevant projects to be considered for application.”
  • Highlight your ability to work both independently and in small groups during the application process.
    — “Work independently and in small groups to complete challenging illustration projects.”
  • Emphasize any relevant academic achievements, especially if your GPA meets or exceeds 3.5.
    — “A GPA of 3.5+”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • completing challenging illustration projects
  • developing technical skills
  • receiving coaching and mentorship
  • partnering with team members
Typical background
pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Illustrationillustration experience

Skills & requirements

Required

IllustrationCreative SoftwarePortfolio Of Relevant Projects

Preferred

GPA Of 3.5+Duolingo Streak

Stack & domain

IllustrationFigmaPhotoshopCreativityTeamworkProblem-solvingTime ManagementEducation

About the role

Original posting from Duolingo

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 USDBenefits: 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.

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