This is a term created out of desperation to make graphic designers, animators, or product desginers seem more tech company friendly.
James: What's your sister do? Marlin: Oh she's a design hacker. James: So...like a designer? Marlin: Yeah but nah.
James: What's your sister do?
Marlin: Oh she's a design hacker.
James: So...like a designer?
Marlin: Yeah but nah.