Product Designer, Thrive Intern

Duolingo•Pittsburgh, PA

15h•$43 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Duolingo is hiring a Product Designer intern for its Thrive program. The intern will work with a small group on a challenging, real-world project and develop technical skills through hands-on training, workshops, and guest lectures. The role includes coaching and mentorship from a Duolingo Product Designer and opportunities to build relationships with others interested in making education universally available. The internship is full-time for 10 weeks, from June to August, and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The hourly pay range is $43–$45 USD.

Requirements

Be a 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.
Have completed at least two college-level design courses and upload an official or unofficial transcript.
Have experience designing screens with at least one of the following: Figma, Adobe XD, Origami, or Sketch.
Provide a portfolio consisting of one to two projects independently driven.
Be available for a full-time 10-week internship in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from June to August.

Nice To Haves

Existing examples of UI projects.
Experience working on a group or team project.
A Duolingo streak.

Responsibilities

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