Studio: Duolingo
Job Opening: Associate Creative Director
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Own and drive the creative vision, style, and tone for your projects, from concept through delivery
- Bring motion, characters, and sound together to influence how learners experience progression, encouragement, and achievement
- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product, and Engineering to bring game mechanics to life within the rhythm of mobile product development
- Mentor, inspire, and develop the skills of artists, animators, and designers you direct
- Advocate for game aesthetics that reinforce and push Duolingo’s unique brand of learning
- Help build a positive reputation for Duolingo as a great place for artists, animators, and designers to work
Qualifications & Skills:
- A portfolio showcasing work that makes game moments feel immersive and full of personality, demonstrating a strong command of visual storytelling and playfulness
- A deep understanding of how motion, animation, and sound enhance game mechanics and make interactive experiences feel alive
- Shipped a 2D or 3D game or interactive experience where motion and character-driven interactions were central, particularly in mobile or casual gaming
- Experience leading creative teams with attention to detail and a focus on excellence
- Experience as a hands-on individual contributor in motion design, illustration, and/or animation
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and inspire teams
- Excellent communication skills that lead to effective and concrete output
- The ability to work in or relocate to Pittsburgh, PA
