A recent article by Lenny Rachitsky, a former product developer at Airbnb, has sparked a significant discussion regarding the state of the tech job market, particularly for designers. According to data from TrueUp, a tech job marketplace tracker, design roles have plateaued since early 2023, while the demand for product managers (PMs) has surged, with approximately 7,300 PM positions currently available globally. This shift raises questions about the evolving role of designers in an era increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI). The report indicates that software engineering jobs are also on the rise, with 67,000 positions available worldwide. In contrast, AI-related job openings have dramatically increased to 36,686, up from fewer than 10,000 earlier in 2023. This evolving landscape has led to a broader debate among industry leaders and professionals about the potential obsolescence of design roles as AI technologies continue to advance.