r/DesignIndia

No surprise that many designers are unemployed rn

Everyday on this subreddit I see so many people whining about not able to find jobs, and how design is a “dying field”. And while I agree, many companies do not value their design team and are constantly trying to cut costs and use AI instead, which has definitely worsened the market for entry level roles.
But at the same time, I see so many people who have 1+ years of experience and their portfolio is mid level at best. Visual skills are severely lacking, spacing and alignment are a joke, and basic fundamentals are not clear.
These days every XYZ person with no background wants to be a “UI/UX Designer” ONLY because it pays well with no understanding of it. Such people have oversaturated the field and then complain about it dying. They take up severely underpaid work because their skill level is worth that only, which in end brings the market rate down, and then they also do fear mongering that UX is dead.
Design is not dead and never will be, it has just adapted to a different network now. People need to really introspect their design level first, instead of complaining.

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u/Witty_Traffic5115 — 8 hours ago
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Hiring a Creative Design & Video Editing Intern at a Startup in Ahmedabad - ₹15k/month, Hybrid, PPO potential

Hey Reddit,

The role: Creative Design & Video Editing Intern (Social Media)

This is a real role with real output expectations. Not a "design a flyer sometimes" internship.

What you'll actually do:

  • Edit Instagram Reels - talking head, ads, promos, founder content
  • Static and carousel design
  • Motion graphics
  • Story creatives
  • Campaign assets

What we need from you:

  • Portfolio - this is non-negotiable, don't apply without one
  • Premiere Pro and/or After Effects capability
  • Motion sense and strong typography
  • Prior work on actual brands or projects

What we don't want:

  • Canva-only candidates
  • Template-dependent work
  • Zero motion capability
  • No prior work to show

What you get:

  • ₹15,000/month
  • Hybrid - Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar
  • Actual creative ownership - your work goes live, matters, and gets seen
  • PPO potential if you're exceptional
  • Ground floor opportunity at a brand that's moving fast

We're not looking for the most experienced person. We're looking for the most capable one. Freshers and students with strong portfolios are very much welcome.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/pDyoJorh4igfxWJj9

Please do NOT DM, the form is the only source of accepting applications. However, if you have any queries, drop questions in the comments - happy to answer.

u/hustle_hard_248 — 11 hours ago

[Hiring] UI/UX Designer | 3-6 Month Contract | Health-tech Startup | Hyderabad | ₹25–30k/month

We're a funded health-tech startup based in Hyderabad. We now need the entire product design layer created from scratch - brand, design system, and every screen.

This is not a support role. You will own design end to end.

What you'll deliver in 3 months

  • Brand identity - color system, typography, visual language
  • Design system in Figma - components, variants, auto-layout
  • All core app screens - onboarding, dashboard, data visualizations, settings
  • Interactive prototypes for developer handoff
  • Documented design decisions

Must have

  • 2–4 years UI/UX experience, mobile-first
  • Figma - components, auto-layout, prototypes, full handoff
  • Has shipped design to a real product.
  • Can work independently - no art direction provided
  • Portfolio showing mobile work with actual UX thinking.

Good to have

  • Health, wellness, or data-heavy app experience
  • Accessibility awareness - WCAG basics, cognitive load, motion sensitivity
  • Experience designing for sensitive or complex data

What you get

  • ₹25,000–30,000/month for 3 months
  • Full creative ownership - brand and product both
  • Work that ships to real users
  • Hyderabad, hybrid or on-site

To apply

DM with Figma portfolio or Behance.

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u/CountyTime4933 — 1 day ago

Megathread - Juniors Ask! Seniors Answer!

To all the aspiring designers, novices, and people from related fields, ask away any question you may have!

Inviting all design seniors and veterans of the game, to guide the new and young in this official thread.

Cheers!

and Ask away!

u/YuYuWiWi — 2 days ago

HIRING. for my personal portfolio

Hiring a freelancer
For my personal portfolio

Job Details:

  1. Experience Required: Good knowledge in framer
  2. Pay: will discuss based on your work
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u/pichibhadkav — 1 day ago

Looking for UI/UX Designer Intern (India-Based) – App/Product Design

We’re currently looking for a UI/UX Designer Intern based in India to work on a voice-first social platform currently in development.

The primary focus will be:
• Redesigning and improving the app experience
• Designing clean, modern, and engaging app interfaces
• Contributing creative ideas and improving user flows
• Designing website UI and assisting with other smaller design-related tasks when required

We’re looking for someone who can bring originality and creative thinking into the product, rather than relying entirely on templates or automated design tools.

**Requirements:**
• Familiarity with Figma or similar tools
• Basic understanding of UI/UX principles
• Strong visual/design sense
• Willingness to learn and iterate

**Details:**
• Internship Role
• Stipend: ₹8,000/month
• Remote
• Immediate joining

If interested, please DM with your portfolio, Behance/Dribbble, or previous work.

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u/dumbish404 — 2 days ago
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Anyone planning for BDes in Milan, Italy for September 2027 intake?

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to connect with people who are planning to apply for BDes courses in Milan, Italy for the September 2027 intake or are already researching about it.

A little about me — I gave UCEED this year (2026) along with NID DAT and NIFT Entrance Exam. I got around AIR 1200 in UCEED and have currently taken admission in Ahmedabad for one year while preparing and planning further. I’ve also joined IELTS classes recently.

I’m interested in design, sketching, animation, and product-related fields, and Milan has been one of the places I’ve been seriously considering for design studies.

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u/Training_Broccoli_51 — 2 days ago

[HIRING] I need one intermediate/experienced web developer who knows framer.

Hey everyone,

I am looking to hire a highly experienced developer who is an expert in both Framer and Frontend Development to build out my professional portfolio.

What I Need

  • High-fidelity, custom Framer build.
  • Custom frontend tweaks (HTML/CSS/JS) where Framer limitations hit.
  • Seamless CMS integration for my case studies.
  • Advanced, buttery-smooth animations and interactions.
  • Pixel-perfect responsive design across all devices.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of frontend performance and clean code.
  • A strong portfolio of live, complex Framer sites.

If you fit the bill, please drop a comment below with:

  1. A link to your portfolio or recent Framer work.
  2. Your standard rates (hourly or estimated flat project rate).
  3. Your current availability.

Looking forward to checking out your work!

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u/andrewbhau — 2 days ago

Looking for job - UI UX DESIGNER

​

Hi everyone,

I’m a UI/UX Designer with 12+ years of professional experience specializing in Figma, web design, mobile app design, wireframing, prototyping, dashboards, SaaS platforms, and responsive user interfaces.

Over the years, I’ve worked on:

• Web & Mobile App UI/UX

• Design Systems

• Wireframes & Interactive Prototypes

• Landing Pages & Dashboards

• User-Centered Design

• Figma Components & Auto Layout

• UX Research & Usability Improvements

I’m currently looking for new job opportunities — remote, freelance, contract, or full-time roles.

Tools & Skills:

• Figma

• Adobe XD

• Photoshop & Illustrator

• Prototyping

• UI Design

• UX Strategy

• Responsive Design

If anyone is hiring or looking for an experienced designer, I’d love to connect.

Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/balkar_kalsi

Location: India (Open to Remote Work)

Thank you!

Kalsi

u/balkarkalsi-Gmail — 4 days ago

What would make me more employable as an entry level designer?

I'm a 17 y/o who just completed 12th and thinking of a taking a gap year so I can pursue communication design from a decent college.

I've already built a decent portfolio but it isn't anything truly useful because it contains my ideations only. My projects are not thorough or detailed and nor have I experienced any actual critique from an employer.

I understand that having a successful design career can only be achieved by having experience. So in the following year, I'm aiming to create as much as I can and make a place for myself/find a niche.

I'm pretty confident with the tools that I use and don't really need a course or anything for that. I just want to learn how to put myself out there.

So, what should I learn so that I'm more approachable?

TL;DR - I'm 17 and want to freelance for design projects just to gain experience, how should I start?

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u/AfterChange9139 — 4 days ago

This is not r/designindia not r/designindiacareers

Please limit the outlook of filling the homepage with for hire and hiring posts. Posting worthwhile contents might help you better in finding jobs in better platforms or design reviews.

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u/haethanwrites — 3 days ago

Hiring Part-Time Remote Design/AI Interns (Photoshop, Illustrator, ChatGPT)

Looking for 2–3 part-time creative interns/helpers (Remote)

Work includes:
• Photoshop & Illustrator tasks
• AI image generation
• ChatGPT/Gemini assistance
• Simple creative/design work

Good for students, freshers, or anyone looking to earn extra income remotely.

Requirements:
• Basic design sense
• Familiar with Photoshop/Illustrator OR willing to learn quickly
• Interest in AI tools/content creation
• 2–4 hrs/day availability depending on workload

Pay:
₹3000–₹5000/month initially (depending on workload & skill)

Bonus:
If you know video editing, motion graphics, After Effects, CapCut, etc., you may get higher pay than mentioned.

DM with:
• Skills/software you know
• Brief Bio/Resume & Portfolio/sample work (if any)
• Daily availability

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u/VenbeeX — 4 days ago

Looking for a job/internship as a UI UX Designer/Product Designer. Feeling lost as a beginner. Please help.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently based in Pune and urgently looking for a job/internship. I have professional experience as a Graphic Designer and have been trying to transition into UI/UX Design. I currently work as a freelancer and have been actively looking for a job for the past few months but haven't been able to land any opportunities since everyone just wants a lot of experience in UI/UX Design. They want experience for a job, I need a job to get experience, it's a catch-22 situation. 😞

I am confident in my abilities to do my best work if given a chance and have built my portfolio website with case studies as well, available at https://zainabpocketwalla.com/

I have worked in the corporate world as a Senior Graphic Designer in the past, but am now open to internships in UI-UX/product design as well. Open to working in hybrid, onsite in Pune, Mumbai or Remote anywhere. Would really appreciate any leads or referrals.

If anyone is hiring or can refer me somewhere, please let me know. It would genuinely help a lot right now.

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u/Pocketfulofzee — 3 days ago