#122 The State of Design Jobs in 2024-2025 w/Lena Kul
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Intro
This chapter examines the changing dynamics of design job hiring, moving from a potential-based approach to a stringent focus on specific competencies. It also discusses a collaboration with Wix Studio, which provides tools for improved efficient responsive design.
Ioana and Lena explore the design market for 2024-2025, highlighting key trends, in-demand skills, and insights to help you navigate and thrive in this dynamic industry.
This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.
In this episode:
0:59 Episode starts
1:54 Wix Sponsorship
4:46 How did Lena get into recruitment, and what’s her background?
9:17 What’s the current state of the design industry?
17:06 Are specialized roles still relevant?
19:23 In light of economic downturns and layoffs, why are job openings showing signs of recovery?
26:20 What does this mean for aspiring designers? Is pursuing a UX career still viable for newcomers?
32:34 What skill sets are hiring managers prioritizing in 2025? Are technical skills being overshadowed by AI?
39:46 What advice can you share about storytelling and pitching, and where can people find freelance opportunities?
45:41 How can listeners connect with you?
About the guest:
Lena Kul is a Recruitment & Job Search Advisor, recently she founded /kuːl/ - Boutique Recruitment & Job Search Advising agency.
With years of experience scaling Product Design and UXR teams in demanding, designer-driven hyper-growth environments, she has successfully hired dozens of talented individuals from FAANG companies and other renowned organizations, including Spotify, Zendesk, Shopify, and Booking. com
She is offering a range of tailored advising services designed to support companies in their growth, and career development of job seekers in Product Design and UX Research. She also has a course Master Your Product Design and UX Research Job Search
Check out Lena's website and articles.
Lena's course "Product Design Career Accelerator: Navigate Your Next Career Step"
Check out these links:
Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter
Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.
Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.
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