Design Hiring Observations - by Tom Scott
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From the last few months
Design Hiring Observations From the last few months Tom Scott Jun 09, 2026 23 3 Share Hello! Below is a round-up of design hiring observations in a variety of topics over the last month or two. It’s raw, not very well edited, but I hope it's insightful. TL;DR: What companies are hiring for (Product Design focus) Design Leaders not in demand right now Design Leaders in demand right now Reasons people are getting declined There are SO many great opportunities in Europe Interview processes are changing The best time to hire juniors is now Three types of Designers most in demand Companies are bein
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