Future of Careers- Episode 7: Making sense of careers in design | Thom Rimmer

Guest speaker: Thom Rimmer, Design Director at Intercom. There are many incredible designers who create flawless experiences in products. Surprisingly, few can untangle the complexities of their own careers and create a seamless path to success.We're having a chat with Thom Rimmer, Design Director at Intercom, who sheds some light on the future of careers in design and shares insights on career growth for designers. Thom currently leads design across two business units at Intercom, previously spending 7 years at sports technology market leader Hudl where he built a globally distributed team of product, content and industrial designers and brought an entirely new hardware + software product to market. Before that he spent many years in agencies working with multinationals to aid digital transformation.Useful for:- Design professionals aspiring to elevate their careers- Budding designers seeking direction and insight- Entrepreneurs aiming to understand design's evolving landscape- Anyone with a keen interest in the fusion of design, technology, and management.You will learn:- Strategies to future-proof your career in design- Insights into transitioning to design management and the pathways to get there- The core skills and competencies that designers will need to master, especially with the advent of AI and other new technologies- An overview of the evolving design landscape and how to stay relevant and innovative.