Harry Silvester
Head of product and design recruitment at Discovered MENA with extensive experience placing design and product talent across the UAE region; co-founder of JFBI, a community and masterclass initiative for vibe coding and AI-driven product building.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 12min
Harry & Jack (Discovered MENA): The Brutal Reality of Design Hiring in 2026... Surplus Talent, AI & Broken Portfolios
Jack Steven, a product and design recruiter focused on portfolios and CVs across the Middle East, and Harry Silvester, head of product and design recruitment and co-founder of JFBI, discuss hiring in the UAE. They cover surplus global design talent and scarce junior roles. They explain what makes portfolios and CVs stand out, how recruiters source candidates, the rise of product over design, and AI’s impact on hiring.
