About the role#
This is a full-time, 10-week internship based in Pittsburgh, PA, during the summer of 2027. You will join a small group to complete a real-world project while receiving direct mentorship from a Duolingo Product Designer. The program focuses on technical skill development through workshops, guest lectures, and hands-on training.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with a small project team to solve complex design problems.
- Build professional relationships with peers and mentors who share an interest in accessible education.
- Participate in structured training and workshops to refine your technical design abilities.
What you'll need#
- You are a second-year undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related technical field.
- You expect to graduate in Fall 2028 or Spring/Summer 2029.
- You have completed at least two college-level design courses.
- You have experience designing screens using Figma, Adobe XD, Origami, or Sketch.
- Your portfolio includes one to two independently driven projects.
- You are available for a full-time, 10-week commitment in Pittsburgh from June to August.
- Preference is given to candidates with existing UI project examples, group work experience, or an active Duolingo streak.
Location & details#
- This internship is located on-site in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- The position is paid at an hourly rate of $43 to $45 USD.
- This is a full-time role for Summer 2027.
About Duolingo
Duolingo develops software for language learning and proficiency assessment. The company operates a platform that uses short lessons to teach languages. Founded in 2011, it is based in Pittsburgh. It maintains a workforce between 501 and 1,000 employees.
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