2D Character Animator, Thrive Intern

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and even though we've made a lot of headway, we still have work to do — and that’s where you come in!

Duolingo’s designers care about creating high-quality experiences that look and feel fun. From animators to writers, product designers to researchers, Design brings purpose, feeling, and delight to every interaction with our brand, inside the app and out. As a designer, you’ll join a culture of creativity and craft, where we have a high bar for excellence and an endless curiosity about how to bring more unexpected quirk and fun to the pursuit of learning.

Join us in our mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.

You will...

• Work independently and in small groups to complete challenging animation 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...

• Second-year undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Animation, or related technical field graduating in May 2027 (or December 2026).
• Completion of at least two college-level design courses (please upload your official or unofficial transcript).
• Experience animating in creative software such as Animate, AfterEffects, Harmony, or other comparable software
• Available for a full-time 10-week internship from June to August.

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!

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

Application Deadline: January 6, 2025

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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 your recruiter.

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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Hourly Range for this internship is:$33—$35 USD