{"id":5300,"date":"2025-04-17T12:39:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T12:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/?p=5300"},"modified":"2025-04-17T13:58:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T13:58:00","slug":"autodesks-3rd-annual-state-of-design-make-report-reveals-ai-skills-are-top-hiring-priority-as-leaders-face-talent-shortages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/2025\/04\/17\/autodesks-3rd-annual-state-of-design-make-report-reveals-ai-skills-are-top-hiring-priority-as-leaders-face-talent-shortages\/","title":{"rendered":"Autodesk\u2019s 3rd Annual State of Design &amp; Make Report Reveals AI Skills are Top Hiring Priority as Leaders Face Talent Shortages"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"section-columns-outer sections column-start color-default\">\n<div class=\"container width-normal\">\n<div class=\"row row-eq-height section-column-row\">\n<div class=\"col col-12 col-lg-9 column-1\">\n<section class=\"sections post-content\">\n<div class=\"container width-normal\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p><em>The State of Design &amp; Make report is Autodesk\u2019s global, annual study providing insights on the current and future state of the Design and Make industries.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>AI realities set in:<\/strong>\u00a0While AI adoption is accelerating, enthusiasm is cooling and there are talent shortages for the right technical skills. Sentiment toward AI and other emerging technologies is down as Design and Make leaders adjust their strategies, with just 69% of business leaders saying AI will enhance their industry \u2013 representing a 12% drop from 2024.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Talent shortages hinder growth:<\/strong>\u00a0Businesses are facing significant talent gaps and a growing need to upskill their workforce. 46% of leaders say AI skills will be a top priority when hiring in the next few years, up 5 points from 2024.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Sustainability remains a priority:<\/strong>\u00a0AI is the top sustainability enabler for Design and Make industries, with 39% of leaders saying they use AI to be more sustainable, more than any other action; this is up from 34% in 2024.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Autodesk released the 2025 State of Design &amp; Make report today, exploring sentiments from leaders across Design and Make industries on managing cost control, embracing emerging technologies, and addressing the talent and skills gaps. Despite experiencing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, the majority of leaders continue to invest in AI and technology advancement, acquisitions, and sustainability across the board. Although AI and tech investments have slowed post-2024 hype, early adopters are beginning to benefit and refine their strategies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe accelerating pace of innovation and demand for sustainability is reshaping skill requirements across the industries we serve. This creates both a challenge and a massive opportunity for Design and Make leaders,\u201d said Andrew Anagnost, President and CEO, Autodesk. \u201cThis year\u2019s findings are clear \u2013 companies that invest in bridging the skills gap will be more resilient and better positioned to leverage emerging technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Design and Make industries \u2013 architecture, engineering, construction, and operations; design and manufacturing; and media and entertainment \u2013 employ nearly 300 million people worldwide* and by 2027 will represent $30 trillion in value globally**. Autodesk\u2019s annual report is the only global study that surveys leaders across these collective industries \u2013 highlighting the issues that unite them and distinguishing the challenges unique to each sector.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_51595\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-51595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The State of Design &amp; Make report is Autodesk\u2019s global, annual study providing insights on the current and future state of the Design and Make industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>From hype to hard truths: Leaders grapple with challenges of implementing AI<\/h3>\n<p>While AI adoption is accelerating, enthusiasm is cooling as companies confront the challenges of implementation\u2013namely finding the trained talent to advance this work. Companies who are investing in technology, including AI are seeing early productivity gains, while those who are less tech-advanced are reassessing their AI strategies or remain in the early adoption stages. Trust in AI has declined, and leaders are becoming more cautious about its disruptive potential.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nearly\u202fhalf (48%) of survey respondents\u202fsay AI will destabilize their industry, a seven-point increase from last year.<\/li>\n<li>65% of respondents\u202fsay they trust AI in their field, reflecting an 11-point decline.<\/li>\n<li>Confidence in AI decision-making has also dropped, with\u202f69%\u202fof professionals expressing confidence in their company\u2019s AI choices, down nine points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n<div id=\"attachment_51625\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-51625 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1779\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51625\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-Fig-5-12.png\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-51625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Autodesk\u2019s State of Design &amp; Make report found that nearly half of professionals say AI will destabilize their industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite these concerns, AI investment will be a top priority. Business leaders at tech-advanced companies in Design and Make are still feeling bullish as they identify opportunity and increase investment in training. Tech-advanced companies continue to lead in AI adoption and are seeing benefits in hiring, productivity, and innovation from digital transformation efforts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More than 2 in 3 leaders\u202fplan to increase AI investments.<\/li>\n<li>Only\u202f40% of professionals\u202freport that their companies are approaching or have achieved their AI goals, highlighting a longer road ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The AI boom is here, but the workforce isn\u2019t ready: Leaders face massive skills crisis<\/h3>\n<p>The talent crunch continues to impact business growth. Leaders are struggling to find employees with the right technical skills while also lacking the resources to build effective internal training programs. This widening skills gap is pushing leaders to rethink their workforce strategies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>46% say\u202fAI skills will be a top hiring priority over the next three years.<\/li>\n<li>58% of professionals\u202freport that a lack of access to skilled talent is a barrier to growth, a 15-point increase from last year.<\/li>\n<li>61% say\u202fnew employees with the right technical skills are difficult to find, up 16 points from 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n<div id=\"attachment_51384\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1053px\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-51384 \" src=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SDM-Infographic-1-Rectangle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1053\" height=\"551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51384\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-51384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Autodesk\u2019s State of Design &amp; Make report found that nearly two thirds of organizations are confronting a skills gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While companies are acknowledging the importance of upskilling, many are struggling to address these challenges with on-the-job training and continuous learning that could help their employees \u2013 and their businesses \u2013 keep up with the rapid pace of transformation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nearly half (48%) of professionals say their organizations\u202flack the resources\u202fto design internal training programs \u2014 a 10-point increase from last year.<\/li>\n<li>77% of tech-advanced companies\u202fplan to increase investments in digital training, compared to\u202f59%\u202fof less tech-advanced companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n<div id=\"attachment_51740\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 899px\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-51740 \" src=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/21-Fig-6-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"907\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51740\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-51740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Upon asking industry professionals if their companies are planning to invest more in digital skills training in the next three years, 68% say they do, down five percentage points to last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The next generation must master AI skills to thrive, working alongside technology rather than against it. Industry leaders must bridge the gap between education and the demands of an AI-driven workforce by democratizing access to technology, designing project-based learning environments that reflect the workplace, and ultimately connect young people to the most in-demand jobs opportunities across sectors.<\/p>\n<h3>Green means growth: Sustainability continues to influence retention and revenue gains<\/h3>\n<p>Sustainability is emerging as a key differentiator for companies seeking to drive growth, build resilience, and attract top talent. As businesses navigate economic pressures and shifting regulations, sustainability is becoming a necessity in the global marketplace for long-term success. Organizations with advanced technology adoption are leading the way, using sustainability as a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>75% of professionals\u202fat tech-advanced companies say sustainability efforts are helping attract and retain talent, compared to\u202f54%\u202fat less tech-advanced companies.<\/li>\n<li>Business leaders are increasingly recognizing the financial benefits of sustainability, with\u202f72% believing\u202fit can generate more than\u202f5% of their annual revenue.<\/li>\n<li>AI continues to play a pivotal role in sustainability efforts, with\u202f39% of companies\u202fusing AI to be more sustainable, up from\u202f34%\u202fin 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n<div id=\"attachment_51658\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1054px\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-51658 \" src=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-Fig-7-17.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1054\" height=\"559\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51658\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-51658\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">For the second year in a row, AI is the top sustainability enabler.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the race to 2030 accelerates, companies are aligning their technology investments with sustainability goals, turning their environmental commitments into competitive advantages.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n<div id=\"attachment_51505\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 957px\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-51505 \" src=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SDM-Infographic-6-Rectangle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"957\" height=\"501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51505\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-51505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">According to Autodesk\u2019s State of Design &amp; Make report, 39% of professionals say they use AI to be more sustainable \u2013 steadily increasing from 34% in 2024 and 29% in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For the third year in a row, leveraging data and advanced technology has helped Design and Make companies navigate disruption and uncover new opportunities. In addition to improvements in customer satisfaction, productivity, and innovation, leaders also report gains in company reputation (72%), product and service expansion (68%), and enhanced data exchange (67%). The takeaway is clear: companies investing in modernization are seeing meaningful results.<\/p>\n<p>Complete findings of the\u202f2025 State of Design &amp; Make report\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/design-make\/research\/state-of-design-and-make-2025\">can be found here<\/a>, and press assets\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/en\/alternative-post\/2025-state-of-design-make-report-global-media-kits\/\">can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Sources:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>*<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/publications\/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World Economic Forum<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>**\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/study\/146754\/manufacturing-market-data-and-analysis\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Statista<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/237749\/value-of-the-global-entertainment-and-media-market\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Statista<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordeconomics.com\/resource\/global-construction-futures\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Oxford Economics &amp; PWC<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About the State of Design &amp; Make Report<\/strong><br \/>\nThe State of Design &amp; Make report is a global, annual, longitudinal study for leaders who design and make places, objects, and experiences. For the 2025 State of Design &amp; Make edition, Autodesk surveyed and interviewed 5,594 industry leaders, futurists, and experts across Design and Make industries: architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO); design and manufacturing (D&amp;M); and media and entertainment (M&amp;E). Survey data has been broken down by global region: Asia-Pacific (APAC); Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and the Americas (AMER). This is the third longitudinal year of this report series with data comparisons from the previous two reports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Autodesk<br \/>\n<\/strong>The world\u2019s designers, engineers, builders, and creators trust Autodesk to help them design and make anything. From the buildings we live and work in, to the cars we drive and the bridges we drive over. From the products we use and rely on, to the movies and games that inspire us. Autodesk\u2019s Design and Make Platform unlocks the power of data to accelerate insights and automate processes, empowering our customers with the technology to create the world around us and deliver better outcomes for their business and the planet. For more information, visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk. #MakeAnything<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col-12 col-lg-3 column-1\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"related-posts\" class=\"sections post-feed color-default\">\n<div class=\"container width-normal\">\n<div class=\"section-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-feed-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row row-eq-height card-list page-1\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 card post-news block-image\">\n<div class=\"content clearfix\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 card post-pressrelease block-image\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/informedinfrastructure.com\/100271\/autodesks-3rd-annual-state-of-design-make-report-reveals-ai-skills-are-top-hiring-priority-as-leaders-face-talent-shortages\/\">Autodesk\u2019s 3rd Annual State of Design &amp; Make Report Reveals AI Skills are Top Hiring Priority as Leaders Face Talent Shortages<\/a> first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/informedinfrastructure.com\">Informed Infrastructure<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The State of Design &amp; Make report is Autodesk\u2019s global, annual study providing insights on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5300"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5300"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5300\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5301,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5300\/revisions\/5301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mywatchseries.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}