How's everyone on the design side of things feeling about job opportunities these days? I got laid off last September, and finding a job has been feeling impossible lately. I kept telling myself it's because it's a bad time of the year to apply, and I hope that's true. In general, does it feel like there are fewer design gigs out there, or is it just me?

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I’m also trying to pivot into design, and the market feels especially saturated. Most postings have 100+ applicants, and it’s hard to tell if it’s seasonal, economic, or just the new normal. You’re definitely not alone.

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The job market is AWFUL. I have been trying to get referrals and even that doesn't seem to be helping much.

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I have been job hunting, and keeping my rent paid (barely) with freelance work for over a year. I am not feeling very good at all about the situation, and I am confident it is only going to get worse. I know I need to pivot, I just don't know to what.

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It’s not your imagination. You are also competing with the AI slop of designer wannabes trying to save a dime.

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