Illustrator, Intern

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!