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Associate Creative Director

Associate Creative Director

CompanyDuolingo
LocationPittsburgh, PA, USA
Salary$148000 – $266400
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • A strong intuition for—or even experience with—crafting game mechanics
  • Experience working on both in-house teams and in a studio/agency
  • Experience working on educational products or gamified learning experiences