Motion Design Animator, Thrive Intern

Duolingo
Detroit, MI

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.

Application Deadline: January 5, 2025

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

:brain: You will...

  • Work independently and in small groups to complete challenging motion design 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.

:check: What we're looking for...

  • Second-year undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Animation, or related technical field, graduating in May 2028 (or December 2027).
  • 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, Rive, or other comparable software
  • Available for a full-time 10-week internship from June to August.

:star: Exceptional candidates will have...

  • A GPA of 3.5+
  • A Duolingo streak

:heart: 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!

We invest in and support our Duos!

Hourly Range For This Internship Is

$33—$35 USD

Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.

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 [email protected].

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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Posted 2025-12-27

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