Role Overview
Duolingo is hiring a Senior Product Designer. This is a full-time role in Pittsburgh. Part of Duolingo's Brand hiring, posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Brand roles is $135k-$170k (based on 172 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
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.
About the role
This role is an important part of the Design team, partnering with other designers and cross-functional teammates on features across our mobile apps, website, and communications. From polishing learner flows to supporting campaigns and community moments, you’ll help shape friendly, intuitive experiences that feel distinctly Duolingo. We care deeply about craft, so you’ll grow your skills while contributing to work that’s both user-friendly and fun, sweating the details to get them just right.
🧠You will...
- Design and prototype simple, playful learning experiences for the Duolingo app
- Drive large work streams across your team with independence—you’ll lead!
- Be a peer leader and mentor across Duolingo Design
- Work with other designers and artists to expand Duolingo’s design language
- Partner with engineers and product managers to define what we build, and how we get there
- Consider every part of a finely crafted experience: animation, copy, UI to business impact
✅ You have...
- An online portfolio featuring simple consumer mobile apps
- The highest bar for visual design and interaction details
- Fluency in creating high fidelity prototypes quickly
- Experience shipping products at scale in a product organization
- The ability to explain your work and decisions simply and concisely
- A big appetite for feedback to help you make your best work
- A bravery in solving hard problems within ambiguity and complexity
⭐Exceptional candidates will have...
- The desire to make decisions fast
- Know-how using AI and LLMs to make interesting ideas from scratch
- Deep understanding for brand, and a brand’s role in business
- Skills shaping motion and animation for user interfaces
- A track record of career growth within previous companies
- A reputation of being a top performer and is sought after by other leaders
The offered salary is dependent upon several factors, including work experience, skills, and internal peer comparisons. The posted range is subject to change in the future. For this role, base salary is supplemented by equity compensation. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter for more information related to compensation for this role!
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Accommodations: 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 accommodations@duolingo.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Product Designer position at Duolingo?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Duolingo. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Product Designer position at Duolingo located?
This position is based in Pittsburgh. Duolingo has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Product Designer at Duolingo earn?
Duolingo has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Product Designer role at Duolingo posted?
This role was posted on July 6, 2026 (16 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Product Designer role at Duolingo require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Duolingo lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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