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UX Job Market Update: June 2026, US Heat Score at 40
Fewer layoffs, softer hiring: the UX market hit a Heat Score of 40 in June 2026 — signs of stabilization, not freefall.
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Job Market
UX Job Market Update: May 26, Warm at 68
Product Design postings rose 9.9% in May amid 28,722 layoffs, highlighting a restructuring within the US job market.
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AMA: How to land a job as an AI Product Designer / Design Engineer
Listen in as we discuss the changing landscape of product design and how to land a job as an AI product designer or design engineer.
UX Job Market
UX Job Market Update: April 2026, US Heat Score at 42
UX market holding steady at 42 this April. Not a surge, not a slide, a reset. Strategic restructuring hiding behind a neutral number.
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Top 3 UX Predictions for 2026
Top 3 UX Predictions for 2026 by Adam Perlis, CEO of Academy
Jobs Newsletter — 12.29.2025
Senior Product Designer @ Workstation AI, Hybrid
Vibeathon S02 Now Live — Win Prizes, Gain Experience, Build Cool Stuff
Join the Vibeathon Season 02. Build something that moves people. Make us laugh. Make us think. Make us text it to a friend.
Jobs Newsletter — 12.04.2025
(Contract-to-Perm) Senior Product Designer @ Workstation AI, Hybrid
The Rise of New Roles in the GenAI Era
Vibe Coders, Vibe Filmmakers, Vibe Designers & more. Academy connects you with top GenAI talent.
August 25th — Office Hours: Got stuck Vibecoding? I will help you troubleshoot live.
August 25th — Office Hours: Got stuck Vibecoding? I will help you troubleshoot live.
We’re Building Something New — And We Made an AI Brand Film to Kick It Off
B150 — a community for builders. Watch our AI-made film and join the private beta.
How to build a video game
Built a retro blaster game in Webflow using AI tools like Claude & Cursor. Watch me go from prompt to pixel-perfect prototype!
How to Create an App with AI (No Coding) Part 1 – Choosing the Right Tools
Learn the top Product Design Skill of 2025 —and it has nothing to do with design!
Podcast: Learn Duolingo's Secret to Hiring Top Talent — Mig Reyes, Head of Product Design, Duolingo
In this episode, Mig Reyes, Head of Product Design at Duolingo, discusses innovative hiring and retention strategies with host Adam Perlis, CEO at Academy.
Podcast: Learn How Anthropic Designs for AI — Joel Lewenstein, Head of Product Design, Anthropic
Explore AI's impact on design with Joel Lewenstein from Anthropic. Learn how design teams can demonstrate their value and adapt to AI.
Best UX Portfolio Templates for Webflow and Framer
Discover top-tier UX portfolio templates optimized for Webflow and Framer. Elevate your design with our responsive, customizable templates. Explore now for standout portfolios!