Jack Steven

Product and design recruiter at Discovered MENA who focuses on candidate sourcing and portfolio/CV best practices across the Middle East, with experience recruiting across Europe and the UK.

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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.

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