Staff Product Designer, Growth

About the position

At Duolingo, we are on a mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. Our designers are dedicated to creating high-quality experiences that are fun and engaging. As a designer, you will join a culture of creativity and craft, where we maintain a high standard for excellence and an endless curiosity about how to enhance the learning experience. This role is part of the Design team, reporting to the Product Design Director of Growth, and involves collaborating on various projects including mobile apps, website design, brand voice, and community events. The Growth area focuses on making it enjoyable for users to build a regular learning habit through features like streaks, leaderboards, and notifications. You will play a leadership role in the Growth design team, working closely with other designers, engineers, and product managers to define strategies and tactics for our products.

Responsibilities

• Work on the user experience across Growth within the Duolingo app
• Play a leadership role on the Growth design team
• Collaborate with designers and artists to expand the Duolingo design language
• Partner with engineers and product managers to define long-term strategy and short-term tactics
• Work on both broadly defined concepts and narrowly defined features
• Engage energetically with design and product teams
• Consider all aspects of the experience, including copy, animation, and business impact

Requirements

• An online portfolio with mobile app or web design samples
• Design experience in a consumer application, product, or software role
• A desire to strive for excellence in your work
• Ability to explain your work, process, and decisions and seek feedback

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working at a high-paced tech start-up
• Skills in illustration and/or animation
• Experience participating in or leading user research sessions

Benefits

• Equity compensation
• World-class benefits
• Holistic well-being support