Designers

When a technology threatens multiple industries’ workers, there should be some government intervention: retraining, guardrails, resources and support. If the current job search crisis is just the tip … more

⚠️ Scam Warning for Designers ⚠️

Be on the lookout for a new job scam targeting designers! Multiple identical postings from different "companies" offer a $35-$40/hr role but require applicant… more

20 years as a graphic designer, I was laid off in May, and the job hunt has been tough — only two interviews and one offer that was pulled the same day I was supposed to start. The design market feels… more

Hi everyone! 👋
I’m a UI/UX Designer with 6 years of experience in India. I recently moved to the USA (in March 2025) and I’m now a Green Card holder.

I’m currently looking for new job opportunities where I can contribut… more

I’ve worked 6+ years as a UI designer/developer. Started as a web designer, later moved into frontend and UI design. I handle design systems, mockups, and prototypes, but lack deep UX experience. Late… more

I’ve been unemployed as a graphic designer for 6 months, and honestly, the hardest part isn’t even the money it’s what it’s done to my confidence. The market’s tough, but it’s hard not to take it per… more

I had just applied to A Junior Animator position and i had my reel on my resume and everything. About a week later I get a rejection email. I looked at my demo reel analytics and noticed no one even v… more

I'm in Ontario, Canada, and keep seeing Graphic Designer listings asking for post-secondary education plus years of experience, yet offering anywhere from minimum wage to $65K.

For context, Ontario’s Low-Incom… more

Anyone tuned in to Schema by Figma? Thoughts so far?

Looking for anyone that has used a resume writing service you were happy with, or even those that you were not happy with so I can avoid them

I’m a motion designer from Colombia applying to “remote” creative roles that often reject me instantly. I match the skills, tools, and even the time zone. So I’m curious when companies say “remote,” w… more

Trying to decide between two job offers, which would you choose?
Job A)
Senior designer at ad agency doing beautiful work for meaningful causes. Hybrid environment. Nice office, lots of perks, but the pay is about… more

I currently work at SCUHS as a designer and enjoys every bit of it. The environment is very supportive and work with colleagues who are respectful and value your input.
The one thing that sets apart this employer… more

Is it became hard to find a job as a Mid-Level Motion Designer nowadays? All the hiring posts I found lately was asking for a person who edits/design/animate all at once.

I've been in the industry … more

I'm in my lowest point, I've applied for over 15 roles and I've been rejected on each of them, I don't know why since they generate the same response "we cannot tell you why for the mom… more

I graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a BA in General Studio Arts in 2023.

I'm currently unemployed and don't know how to jumpstart my career as a Comic Book Artist.

What… more

I've applied to around 60+ openings so far, either they; didn't get back to me (even after sending a follow-up email), want me to have 0-2 or 3-5+ years of experience, want me to reside in another state/t… more

Anybody else getting scammers replying to some of the jobs they apply for? I think I've had about 6 or 7 now.

The ones I've experienced will send you a Team's link to go do a "text" interview… more

My team has been told we need to set “AI‑related goals” and start using internal tools that aren’t all that great. I’m not anti‑AI—I love Copilot for small coding tasks—but a lot of these mandates fe… more

Curious to hear what others are experiencing - Is generative AI really taking your job?

Students/Folks applying to design roles, are you helped or hindered by the ability to use AI in your work or processes?

If you… more

I recently graduated with a degree in graphic design and feel very scared and confused on what my next steps are looking like. I came out of college in a better situation than some of my classmates wi… more

I’ve been a designer for more than 25 years and was laid off in February. The job market for creatives is upside down. I was shocked to see how companies have drastically reduced the pay being offered… more

Is bad to go back to school for more degrees, since I already have AS in Civil Engineer and BS in Project Management? Was thinking to get AS in Mechanical Engineer and AS in Electrical Engineer

Man it’s awful around here, I work at this as a designer for this company since April, and I’m miserable there. Trying to find new positions elsewhere and It’s either crickets or I actually get an interview, but I get passed… more

Hey guys, back on the job market because the company i worked for 7 months decided to terminate my position for what I was told "Business Related Reasons." As an adult with autism and other … more

Hello All! I am a UI, Web, Visual Designer with 20 years of experience. Layoffs has me out of a job after 10 years. I've tried a Job Coach, Resume Coach, networking events online and in person, co… more

How does a graphic designer find a job? I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I’ve been looking for a year and only one interview. I have been wanting to freelance but I’m not sure how to start or if is … more

Are portfolio and resume review requests allowed here?

Stricter restrictions on UK graduate visa in '26. I'm still on placement year (graduating in '27). I've been trying to get as much experience that I can, right now I have one year on varied short … more

I am currently in graduate school for my MA in Art and Technology, and I’m due to graduate in spring 2026. I also have my BFA in graphic design and have over 15 years experience in design and freelanc… more

I am from Pakistan and I have been applying for the role of PCB Design Engineer for remote jobs but a lot of these jobs are remote, US.
I don't know what to do anymore. It's been a year I am jo… more

Hello,

Are there any Product Designers in South Africa here?

What is the typical day to day business like? What is expected of you?
I have some idea based on reading about how UI/UX teams work abroad b… more

I want to give up.

I recently just got rejected from my dream job and I have kept encountering the "we really like you" in all sorts of forms but never get chosen. I was laid off since Janua… more

I have 1 more course to complete my Graphic Design BA degree. I want to focus on design for the food industry being that I love to cook and am working on a recipe blog.
Is it a good idea to only focus on tha… more

Who/what sites do you follow for current graphic design trends? I feel like I'm behind on gen Z style design (which I sometimes need to do). But also logo/type/design trends in general.