The design job market has shifted faster than most portfolios have. Companies are restructuring roles, raising the bar for some skills, and deprioritizing others. Knowing your craft is no longer enough to stand out. This session with recruitment expert Mathieu Ritter breaks down how hiring decisions are actually being made right now, and how designers can position themselves to land the roles they want.

Through insights on th emarket and hands-on work, you will identify your sharpest differentiators, learn how to articulate your value in terms hiring managers respond to, and leave with a clearer story about what makes you the right hire for this moment. For designers actively looking, quietly considering a move, or simply wanting to understand where the market is heading.