Senior Product Designer

Senior • On-site

150,000 - 200,004 USD/yr

Seattle, WA

Our mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.

Designers create 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 the brand, inside the app and out. As a designer, you’ll join a culture of creativity and craft, with a high bar for excellence and curiosity about bringing unexpected quirk and fun to learning.

About the role

This role is part of the Design team, partnering with designers and cross-functional teammates on features across mobile apps, website, and communications. From polishing learner flows to supporting campaigns and community moments, you’ll help shape friendly, intuitive experiences. You’ll grow your skills while contributing to user-friendly and engaging work, focusing closely on craft and detail.

You will

Design and prototype simple, playful learning experiences for the app
Drive large work streams independently and lead initiatives
Act as a peer leader and mentor within the Design team
Collaborate with designers and artists to expand the design language
Partner with engineers and product managers to define product direction and execution
Consider all aspects of the user experience, including animation, copy, UI, and business impact

You have

An online portfolio featuring simple consumer mobile apps
Strong visual design and interaction design skills
Fluency in creating high-fidelity prototypes quickly
Experience shipping products at scale in a product organization
Ability to clearly explain your work and decisions
Openness to feedback
Courage to solve complex problems in ambiguous environments

Exceptional candidates will have

Ability to make decisions quickly
Experience using AI and LLMs to generate ideas
Deep understanding of brand and its business impact
Skills in motion and UI animation
Demonstrated career growth and strong performance history

Compensation

Base salary range: $150,000—$200,000 USD. Base salary is supplemented by equity compensation.

Duolingo

Duolingo is a global education technology company focused on developing the best education in the world and making it universally accessible. Serving over half a billion learners worldwide, the company leverages technology, data-driven experimentation, and innovative product development to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences. Duolingo fosters a mission-driven, collaborative culture that values continuous learning, experimentation at scale, and solving complex technical challenges. With a strong emphasis on impact, inclusivity, and equal opportunity, Duolingo combines world-class talent with a commitment to making education fun, accessible, and life-changing for users around the globe.

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