haha so it sounds like it's a good decision if there is a financial upside?

I’ve switched jobs to roles with lower levels, lower pay, and switches from leadership to IC roles (not all at once). I haven’t regretted any of those changes. I’m not saying that will be the case for every time, but if you think about what you want they can be positive changes.

And although linear career progressions are simpler to explain, other can be more interesting.

Idk. I’ve never been one to care about titles. The higher you go, the less designing you do and the more meetings and management you do. There are trade-offs. If it’s a significant bump do it. If you want a higher IC/management role ask what the possibilities are in growth

Does anyone have perspective on down leveling and whether it is a poor decision to make? Or is it more common with how different every company is when it comes to career levels?

This is how I see it: If you win the lottery tomorrow; would you still be a designer?

This is the first time I hear this term. So basically a company finally does career leveling... And suggests you actually deserve a lower title?

Oof, sorry to hear that. Is it alright if I DM you to chat a little more about your exp?

I've been down-leveled and I don't recommend it lol 

I think it's more common for big tech companies, like FAANG

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