Why it’s so hard to land a UX design job, and where this situation leads
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Is UX oversaturated?
Today, I am reflecting on the current job situation in UX design and where it will develop.
When I started in UX 14 years ago, few knew what I was doing. These days are far gone, and more people value UX design and strive to join the field. Many figured that it’s a respected professional field with high salaries, creative tasks and low risks. We should thank the pandemic for that.
That leads to competition and job-search hardships that many people undergo now. Seeing these struggles and prospects of automation leads to more and more people asking themselves whether they should go into UX design now or if they missed the train.
The good news is no, UX is not yet oversaturated. On the contrary, we are on the verge of a serious industry boost with AI development and more opportunities, startups, and projects open daily.
But if the situation with the competition continues, it will affect everyone, even the most experienced ones. Here is my projection on how.
