UX Job Market Analysis (Jan 2025)
2025 UX market off to a rough start: layoffs surge, hiring slows. January showed a modest rebound, but February layoffs cast doubt on prospects.
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Jobs Newsletter — 02.14.2024
We have an amazing new role open at a mission driven company! (Full Time) Senior Product Designer, AI @ USAFacts
How to create an app with AI (no coding experience required) – Part 2
I used AI to build a LinkedIn-style platform—no coding required! Here’s how you can do it too. Don’t get left behind.
Learn the #1 Product Design Skill You Need to Know in 2025
Learn the top Product Design Skill of 2025 —and it has nothing to do with design!
Your UX Career Questions Answered: Live Tips on Breaking In and Moving Up
Join me for a no-fluff AMA where I’ll share insider tips on salary negotiations, future-proof skills, and making your portfolio stand out. Bring your toughest questions, I will answer them all unfiltered.
01.20.25 — Academy Resources Digest
Discover a curated collection of inspiring UX portfolios and resources, showcasing cutting-edge creativity, interactivity, and user-centered design from top digital creators worldwide.
The Future of UX: 5 Bold Predictions for 2025
5 bold UX predictions for 2025: hyper-specialization, AI-powered design, agile teams, and more. Are you ready for the future?
UX Job Market Analysis (December 2024)
December 2024 saw stable UX hiring with a focus on hybrid roles, fewer layoffs, and growing demand for AI-driven design expertise heading into 2025.
Jobs Newsletter — 12.11.2024
We're excited to share some new roles at Grammarly
UX Job Market Analysis (November 2024)
The UX job market in Q4 2024 highlights dynamic trends across roles, shaped by broader market shifts.
Jobs Newsletter — 11.18.2024
We're excited to share a new role as a (Freelance) Senior Interaction/Motion Designer, Design Systems @ Grammarly.
Podcast: Building Strong Cross-Functional Teams — Michael Holzer, Head of UX (EVP), Hubspot
Michael Holzer, Hubspot's Head of UX, discusses strengthening cross-functional relationships and UX designer value.
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Want to be featured by Academy? Send us your Portfolio Presentation
10.22.2024 — Academy Resources Digest
Explore resources including Adobe’s content protection, AI-powered app development with Bolt, and insider access to Figma files from leading designers.
09.24.24 — Academy Resources Digest
Discover how brands like Figma, Apple and Retool are leveraging bold rebrand's to create exceptional products.
09.16.24 — Academy Resources Digest
Explore top UX resources on mastering LottieLab animations, UI animations with Figma and Rive, and the future of motion design with Lottie.
Jobs
Jobs Newsletter — 08.12.2024
Bringing you the latest jobs from Academy right to your inbox!
Hiring Managers
What is a growth designer? And why you need to hire one now.
Learn how to hire a growth designer who can drive user acquisition, retention, and conversion to boost your business's success.
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07.15.24 — Academy Resources Digest
Explore the top UX resources: Figma AI’s future, Awwwards' 2024 highlights, Clark’s AI newsletter, Emily Campbell’s tips, and Emilie Mazurek’s inspiration sites.
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Jobs Newsletter — 07.12.2024
Bringing you the latest jobs from Academy right to your inbox!
Hiring Managers
UX Job Market Analysis (June 2024)
June 2024: Dive into our May UX job market analysis. Discover significant shifts, emerging trends, and varied performances across UX roles.
Talent
What are UX recruiters looking for in a candidate?
What are UX recruiters looking for in a candidate? Discover the key traits: robust portfolios, relevant experience, communication skills, and strategic thinking.
Podcast
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.
Talent
UX Job Market Analysis (May 2024)
As of May 2024, Product Design job postings rise, Product Management opportunities surge, UX Research steady, Design Ops cools, and tech layoffs decrease.
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Config Giveaway Winners
Announcing the Config Giveaway Winners!
Hiring Managers
How to hire an AI designer?
Discover how to hire an AI designer with key insights from our CEO, Adam Perlis, on the evolving demands and diversity of AI design roles.
Talent
Config Giveaway
We’re giving away 1 free Config ticket & 5 tickets to an exclusive design leaders event! Mingle with top UX leaders & get limited edition swag.
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How to publish on the Academy Resources Blog?
Learn to publish on the Academy Resources Blog with our quick guide!
Hiring Managers
Why You Should Think Twice Before You Hire a Product Designer from a Freelance Platform
Discover why freelance platforms may not be the best choice for hiring product designers and how they can create more challenges than solutions.
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Podcast: How to Lead Through Crisis With Empathy — Frank Yoo, Head of Design & Research, Nextdoor
Join Frank Yoo, ex-Coinbase/Google/Lyft, now @Nextdoor, as we explore navigating cultural shifts, maintaining stability, and leading with empathy.
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Current Trends in the UX Job Market: Hot or Not? (April 2024)
April 2024 UX job market analysis reveals shifts and trends, with varied performances across roles, influenced by broad market dynamics.
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04.15.24 — UX Resources Digest
A realistic view of the current job market, Frame.io's launch, and Atomize Design System for Figma - latest digital design trends!