diff --git a/designs/design-template.md b/designs/design-template.md
index 858c128..420df2c 100644
--- a/designs/design-template.md
+++ b/designs/design-template.md
@@ -30,9 +30,6 @@
 Author:
   < Name and Discord nickname >
 
-Primary assignee:
-  < Name and/or Discord nickname or `None` >
-
 Other contributors:
   < Name and/or Discord nickname or `None` >