This role reports to the Head of Design Studio as a member of the Design team, the instrumental creative partner in most projects at Duolingoβfrom our mobile app and website to branded environment builds and Super Bowl ads. We take pride in and agonize over crafting a user-friendly (and fun) experience for everyone, and your work will play a meaningful role in helping us achieve our mission and take our brand further.
You Will...
- Drive the creative vision for multiple projects from concept through completion in a product-focused pipeline
- Set and uphold our high quality bar across Design Studio along with other Creative Directors
- Mentor, inspire, and develop the skills and talents of the artists and designers you direct
- Lead pitches and presentations for your projects
- Build strong relationships with partners across Design, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and more
- Develop a deep understanding of our product, brand, and world to create impact both on learners and across the company
- Contribute to Design Studioβs quarterly OKR planning
- Collaborate with producers to set project timelines and manage stakeholders
- Collaborate with Studio managers to grow our people and the studio
- Help build a positive reputation for Duolingo as a great place for artists and designers to work
You Have...
- A portfolio/reel that includes character animation you've directed, and shows a high bar for creativity and craft
- Experience directing, building trust with, and mentoring artists
- Experience as an individual contributor illustrator and/or animator
- Proven ability to cover a range of creative disciplines and projects at once
- Proven ability to embrace a culture of learning and curiosity
- A strong working knowledge of animation production, brand/world development, and the industry at large
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that lead to effective and concrete output
- Exceptional collaboration skills, seeking consensus and feedback when making decisions
- The ability to work in or relocate to Pittsburgh, PA
Exceptional Candidates Will Have...
- Experience building creative for a digital product
- Experience working on both in-house teams and in a studio/agency
- A strong understanding of the principles of animation
- Shipped industry-acclaimed creative work
Please include a link to your portfolio showcasing relevant work samples. A portfolio submission is mandatory for consideration of your candidacy.
We invest in and support our Duos! This role is eligible for a robust compensation package of base salary, equity, and Duolingoβs world-class benefits. The starting base salary range for this role is, $144,400 - $308,400. Actual salary may vary based on level, work experience, performance, and other factors evaluated during the hiring process.
