Illustrator, Intern

Duolingo
Detroit, MI
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Illustration students with creative software experience and availability for a full-time summer internship will find this collaborative, education-focused role in Detroit.

Best fit for

  • Students pursuing illustration degrees with a focus on digital tools and a strong work ethic for summer projects
    — “Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration, or a related creative field”
  • Candidates who can demonstrate independent project execution and teamwork in a creative environment
    — “Work independently and in small groups to complete challenging illustration projects”

Things to consider

  • The internship requires a full-time commitment from May to August, limiting flexibility for other commitments
    — “Available for a full-time 12-week internship from May to August”
  • A strong academic record is a key differentiator for exceptional candidates
    — “A GPA of 3.5+”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with Figma, Photoshop, or similar tools in your resume and interview
    — “Experience illustrating in creative software such as Figma, Photoshop, or other comparable software”
  • Emphasize your alignment with Duolingo’s mission of global education accessibility in your application materials
    — “Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • successful illustration projects
  • positive feedback from mentors
Typical background
illustrationgraphic design

Skills & requirements

Required

IllustrationCreative SoftwarePortfolio

Preferred

Language LearningUser Experience

Stack & domain

FigmaPhotoshopIllustrationTeamworkProblem SolvingCommunicationEducation

About the role

Original posting from Duolingo via Greenhouse

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

Source: Duolingo careers (Greenhouse)

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