Company: Duolingo

At Duolingo, our mission is simple but bold — to build the best education in the world and make it accessible to everyone. With over half a billion learners (and counting!), we’re constantly reimagining how learning can be fun, engaging, and beautifully designed. Our design team — from illustrators and animators to writers and product designers — is at the heart of that mission. We care deeply about craft, creativity, and that spark of joy that makes every user interaction delightful. Now, we’re looking for a Senior Illustrator to join our passionate Design team and help shape the future of learning through art! 🎨 What You’ll Do Concept and create vibrant, expressive character and scene illustrations. Collaborate closely with designers, animators, and product teams to bring stories to life. Develop new, memorable characters and refine existing ones. Design artwork for social media, marketing, and product experiences. Keep user experience at the heart of your creative decisions. 🖌️ What We’re Looking For A strong online portfolio showcasing illustration work. Proficiency in Figma (and a solid understanding of digital design tools). Experience illustrating for tech, editorial, or creative agencies. Background in animation-ready illustration. The ability to manage multiple creative projects — from concept to final delivery. Willingness to relocate to Detroit, MI. 🌟 Bonus Points 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced tech or startup environment. Exposure to product design or animation pipelines. 💚 At Duolingo, we believe learning should be joyful — and that starts with our team. We offer competitive salaries, equity, and world-class benefits designed to support your holistic well-being. 💰 Salary Range: $130,900 – $222,000 USD(Compensation depends on skills, experience, and internal equity.) Apply Here

About the RoleAs a Senior Illustrator, you’ll join our Design team, reporting to a Design Studio Manager. From our app and website to branded environments and even Super Bowl ads, you’ll help shape fun, user-friendly experiences that take the Duolingo brand to new heights. What You’ll Do Concept and craft engaging character and scene illustrations Collaborate closely with Design and cross-functional teams Develop new memorable characters and refine existing ones Create illustrations with user experience in mind Design artwork for social media, marketing campaigns, and internal experiences What We’re Looking For Online portfolio showcasing your illustration work Proficiency in Figma Experience illustrating in tech, agency, or editorial environments Background in illustration for animation Strong ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion Willingness to relocate to Detroit, MI Bonus Points 3+ years in a fast-paced tech startup Experience with product design and/or animation Compensation & Benefits💰 Salary Range: $130,900 – $222,000 USD✨ Equity, world-class benefits, and holistic employee support included Duolingo is an Equal Opportunity Employer—we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, email accommodations@duolingo.com. 📩 Apply now and help us bring learning to life with creativity!

Join Duolingo’s Design team—the creative force behind our app, website, campaigns, and even Super Bowl ads! As a Senior Illustrator, you’ll craft engaging characters, scenes, and marketing visuals that make learning fun for millions worldwide. ✅ What You’ll Do Concept & illustrate characters, scenes, and campaigns Collaborate with design & partner teams Create artwork for product, marketing & social media Contribute to Duolingo’s fun, user-friendly brand experience 🎯 What We’re Looking For Strong portfolio with illustration samples Skilled in Figma + illustration for animation Experience in tech, agency, or editorial roles Ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion Willingness to relocate to Detroit, MI ⭐ Bonus Points 3+ years at a fast-paced startup Product design or animation experience 💚 Perks & Benefits Competitive salary + equity World-class benefits for holistic well-being Inclusive & supportive workplace culture 👉 Apply now and help Duolingo bring learning to life!