The design job market is experiencing a paradox: an abundance of designers, yet a frustratingly low quality of applicants. Companies struggle to find qualified candidates due to an influx of non-qualifiers from underwhelming courses. This oversaturation forces employers to rely on personal networks rather than conventional applications, as applicant expectations rise amid global competition. Designers must adapt to shifting dynamics, embracing collaboration over authority while honing a diverse skill set to meet the evolving demands of management-led design initiatives.
Currently, designers face a saturated job market where low-quality applicants overwhelm employers, leading to disillusionment and a preference for networking over traditional applications.
As product design shifts in-house, management increasingly dominates decision-making, diminishing designers' influence and emphasizing the necessity for collaboration across teams.
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