Stop starving the next generation of designers

I get a few messages every month from junior designers requesting for opportunities. Sadly, I have nowhere to send them.

The job boards and my conversations with other design leaders tell the same story: senior IC roles dominate while entry-level positions have nearly vanished.

What’s feeding this narrative? “Since AI can handle the foundational work, why invest in developing human talent?”

The real issue isn't that AI can do junior work—it's that we've forgotten what junior work actually is. 

Learning to think through problems. 

Building design judgment. 

Understanding how to collaborate. 

Developing the instincts that come from being in the room when decisions get made.

The energy, curiosity, and fresh thinking that juniors bring isn't just nice to have—it's essential for healthy design culture. And if you give them real, meaningful work, mentor them and connect them to the right people—they will deliver. Every. Single. Time.

Without juniors today, who replaces the seniors in 5 years? Time to build balanced teams before it’s too late!