Duolingo

Senior Product Designer

Duolingo$150K — $200K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Online portfolio showcasing simple consumer mobile apps
  • High standard for visual design and interaction details
  • Ability to create high fidelity prototypes quickly
  • Experience launching products at scale within a product organization
  • Strong communication skills for explaining work and decisions
  • Open to feedback to enhance work quality
  • Capability to solve complex problems amid ambiguity

Responsibilities

  • Design and prototype engaging learning experiences for the Duolingo app
  • Lead significant work streams within the team independently
  • Mentor and provide leadership to fellow designers
  • Collaborate with designers and artists to enhance Duolingo's design language
  • Work alongside engineers and product managers to outline product development
  • Focus on all aspects of the user experience from animation to business impact

Benefits

  • Holistic employee well-being support
  • Equity compensation as part of the salary package
  • Flexible accommodations for interview processes
Full Job Description
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!

Salary Range:

$150,000-$200,000 USD

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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 [redacted].

About Duolingo

Duolingo is a language-learning platform that includes a language-learning website and app, as well as a digital language proficiency assessment exam. The company was founded in 2011 by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker. Duolingo offers courses in over 40 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Chinese. The platform is free to use, but users can pay for additional features. Duolingo has won numerous awards for its innovative approach to language learning.
Learn more about Duolingo
Size
400 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Founded
2011
NASDAQ

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