Product Designer, Thrive Intern . Duolingo

Design Better Podcast; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Duolingo is seeking a current undergraduate design student for a 10-week full‑time internship in Pittsburgh, PA. You will collaborate with a small team on a real-world project, receive hands-on training and mentorship from a Product Designer, and build a portfolio of 1–2 independent projects while contributing to universal education access.

The role requires completion of two college-level design courses, proficiency with design tools (Figma, XD, Origami, Sketch), and a schedule aligning with a

Qualifications

• Second-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human–Computer Interaction, or a related technical field graduating in Fall 2028 or Spring/Summer 2029
• Completion of at least two college-level design courses (transcript required)
• Experience designing screens with Figma, Adobe XD, Origami, or Sketch
• Portfolio with one to two independently driven projects
• Available for a full‑time 10‑week internship in Pittsburgh, PA from June to August

Responsibilities

• Work with a small group to complete a challenging, real-world project.
• Develop technical design skills through hands-on training, workshops, and guest lectures.
• Receive coaching and mentorship from a Duolingo Product Designer.
• Build lasting relationships with others who share a passion for accessible education.

Skills

Design thinking

Team collaboration

User-centered design

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Origami

Sketch

Job description

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: Dec 9, 2026

Note: A portfolio is required to apply for this position.

You will...

• Work with a small group to complete a challenging, real-world project.
• Develop your technical skills through hands‑on training, workshops, and guest lectures.
• Receive coaching and mentorship from a Duolingo Product Designer.
• Build lasting relationships with others who share a passion for making the best education universally available.

You have...

• Second‑year undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, or a related technical field graduating in Fall 2028 or Spring/Summer 2029
• Completion of at least two college‑level design courses (please upload your official or unofficial transcript).
• Experience in designing screens with one of more the following software: Figma, Adobe XD, Origami, Sketch
• Portfolio - should consist of one to two projects you’ve independently driven
• Available for a full‑time 10‑week internship in Pittsburgh, PA from June to August

Exceptional candidates will have...

• Existing examples of UI projects
• Experience working on a group/team project
• A Duolingo streak

Why you'll love working here...

• Learn and collaborate with world class designers
• Gain experience to fast track your design career
• Build a network of experienced industry professionals
• Frequent company‑wide dinners, monthly celebrations, social clubs, and so much more!

Hourly Range for this internship is:

$43—$45 USD

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 [e-mail].

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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