Design Director

Summary

Join Figma's growing team as a Design Director and lead a high-performing team tackling cross-product challenges. You will partner with various teams to align on strategy and ensure successful execution. Develop a clear vision for Figma's product interaction and advocate for it across the organization. Enhance design practices and advance Figma's design systems. This full-time role can be based in a US hub or remotely within the US. The role involves leading and growing a team, collaborating cross-functionally, and shaping product and business strategy. You will redefine Figma's product suite, core audiences, and future.

Requirements

• 5+ years of design management experience
• Experience leading design efforts for a suite of products or working on features that span multiple product lines
• A proven track record of collaboration with cross-functional teams to solve complex design challenges
• Hands-on expertise with Figma and other common design tools, and a strong ability to mentor and guide design teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing design team to tackle cross-product challenges
• Partner with Product and Engineering leads to align on strategy, improve processes, and ensure successful execution
• Develop a clear vision for how Figma’s products interact and advocate for this vision across the organization
• Enhance design practices within the team through processes like critiques and design sprints, fostering a culture of excellence
• Advance Figma’s design systems to support seamless user experiences across all products

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of the unique challenges of integrating multiple products into a cohesive user experience
• Experience working on technical products or complex systems (e.g. productivity tools, gaming, word processing, etc.)
• Depth in the latest AI developments and modern tooling
• Experience working on early stage or zero-to-one projects
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, bringing a sense of humor and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Comfort exploring and experimenting with new methodologies and continuously seeking to improve both personal and team performance

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision
• Retirement with company contribution
• Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
• Mental health & wellness benefits
• Generous PTO
• Company recharge days
• A learning & development stipend
• A work from home stipend
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Sales incentive pay for most sales roles