UX Job Market:
Hot or Not?
Monthly data revealing the temperature of the UX job market & trends across various disciplines.
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Last Updated: December 31st, 2024
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UX Job Market Analysis
(Q4 2024)
December saw a slight decline in total UX job postings compared to the previous month, likely reflecting typical end-of-year slowdowns.
While Product Design experienced a noticeable drop, Product Management and UX Research held steady, underscoring their critical role in strategic decision-making and research-backed design efforts. Design Operations, though small in volume, saw modest growth, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve team scalability and efficiency.
Remote vs. Hybrid/Onsite Trends
Remote job postings dropped significantly to 875, compared to 2,385 in November. Hybrid/onsite roles also declined to 2,582, indicating a seasonal hiring slowdown. The preference for hybrid and onsite roles remained steady, signaling that companies continue emphasizing in-person collaboration.
Layoff Data
December recorded 2,268 layoffs, the lowest in Q4 and a positive indicator of market stability. This drop reflects an easing of economic pressures and suggests a more favorable environment for job seekers.
2025 Job Market Outlook
The UX job market in 2025 is expected to remain strong, with opportunities driven by innovation, AI integration, and a continued emphasis on user-centric design. While hiring is likely to pick up in Q1 after the seasonal slowdown, the focus on hybrid/onsite roles and data-driven decision-making will shape the landscape.
Professionals who adapt to these trends and build skills in AI, research, growth design, interaction design and operational efficiency will be well-positioned for success in the coming year.
UX Job Market Analysis
(June 2024)
As we move into June 2024, our analysis offers an insightful overview of the UX job market as of May, capturing significant shifts and emerging trends. The landscape reveals varied performances across different UX roles, influenced by broader market dynamics.
Product Design:
May saw a slight drop in job postings, but June has already surpassed May’s numbers, suggesting a temporary dip. We expect this upward trend to continue.
Product Management:
Jobs in this sector skyrocketed in May and continue to trend upwards based on early June data.
UX Research:
While May had unimpressive numbers, June has already seen a significant increase, nearly doubling the available jobs before the month’s end.
Design Operations:
This sector remained stable in May, but current signs point to a negative hiring trend for Ops roles.
Forward Outlook:
The UX job market shows resilience and growth as we move through June 2024. Product Design roles are rebounding, Product Management continues to rise, and UX Research is surging. However, Design Operations roles are seeing a potential decline. Overall, the outlook remains positive with significant growth opportunities. Organizations should stay agile and responsive to attract and retain top UX talent.
Data sourced from LinkedIn Jobs with monthly job post counts, complemented by tech industry layoff figures from layoffs.fyi.