UX Job Market Update: Mar 26, US at 61
Despite layoffs at major firms, Product Design roles remain stable with 16,342 postings in the US market.
Despite Major Layoffs, Product Design Roles Hold Steady
This month, the UX job market in the US has shown surprising resilience. While tech giants like Atlassian and Epic Games laid off over 2,600 employees, the number of Product Design postings remained stable at 16,342. This suggests that companies are not abandoning product design, but rather reevaluating their workforce to prioritize critical roles amidst ongoing restructuring.
Interestingly, the Design Engineering sector, including AI Product Designers, also maintained its postings at 1,993, indicating a sustained focus on integrating cutting-edge technology into design processes. With remote positions still making up 35.1% of the total job offerings, it appears that flexibility in work arrangements continues to be a key attraction for employers in this evolving landscape.
See the full breakdown, role-by-role trends, layoff history, remote vs onsite splits, on our interactive dashboard.
