Job Search
A job search isn't one big ask - it's a funnel. You find many roles, apply to a focused set, and convert a few into real conversations. Treat it like a pipeline you can work, not a lottery you keep playing, and the odds stop feeling random.
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It's a numbers and relationships game: enough good applications to keep the pipeline full, plus a network that opens doors the boards never show. Early on, aim to pass the next step, not to win the offer today - use those first applications and interviews as low-stakes reps, and build momentum somewhere supportive before you chase the prestige role.
This module is about working that funnel without burning out - where the roles actually are, how to apply sustainably, and how to let your network do the heavy lifting.
Where Designers Find Jobs
Postings live in far more places than LinkedIn, and the strongest roles often aren't on the big boards at all. Cast a wide net across a few types of source, then set alerts so the net keeps working while you sleep.
General Job Boards
- LinkedIn - the default. Set job alerts, use the "how you match" panel, and turn on "open to work" (recruiters-only if you're employed).
- Indeed / Glassdoor - broad volume; Glassdoor also shows salary ranges and employee reviews to vet a company.
- Wellfound (formerly AngelList) - the go-to for startup roles, often with salary and equity up front.
Design-Specific Boards
- Dribbble Jobs and Behance - design-first listings.
- Designer News, UX Jobs Board, and Built In (by tech hub) - curated design and product roles.
- We Work Remotely and Remote OK - if you're targeting remote.
Straight From the Source
Company career pages list roles before - or instead of - the boards, and applying directly skips a layer. Make a shortlist of 5-10 companies you'd love to work for and set alerts on their careers pages; check the team/design page to see who you'd be working with.
Communities
Many roles get shared in design Slack and Discord communities, on ADPList, and at local meetups before they're widely posted. Being in the room (or the channel) surfaces opportunities boards never show.
Work faster with AI:set alerts everywhere so you're not hunting daily, and paste a posting plus your CV into AI to judge whether a role is worth applying to before you spend the effort.
