Illustrator, Intern

Location: Detroit, MI Department: University

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.

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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!

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Hourly Range for this internship is

$39—$41 USD

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