Design Lead • Lead

Who you are

You have extensive experience in design leadership, with a proven track record of managing and mentoring teams of designers. Your background includes overseeing product design initiatives that cater to a diverse audience, ensuring accessibility and usability across various platforms. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product management, engineering, and marketing teams to align design strategies with business goals. Your strong communication skills enable you to articulate design concepts and strategies effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

You are passionate about making design accessible to all, understanding the nuances of user experience and the importance of iterative design processes. You have experience in leading cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Your ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on design work allows you to guide your team in delivering high-quality, impactful design solutions.

Desirable

Experience with tools like FigJam and Figma Slides is a plus, as is familiarity with design systems and collaborative design methodologies. You are comfortable navigating the challenges of scaling design teams and processes as the organization grows.

What you'll do

In this role, you will manage and hire a team of world-class designers, guiding them in their work on communication tools that enhance collaboration and creativity. You will partner with product management and engineering to define the vision and strategy for Figma's product suite, ensuring that design considerations are integrated into every stage of product development. Your leadership will empower your team to tackle strategic challenges, from building new products to evolving existing ones, all while maintaining a focus on user-centered design principles.

You will be responsible for shaping both product and business strategy, collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment and drive successful outcomes. Your role will involve setting design standards and best practices, mentoring designers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team. You will also engage with users and stakeholders to gather feedback and insights that inform design decisions, ensuring that Figma's tools meet the needs of a broader audience beyond professional designers.

What we offer

Figma offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and collaboration are at the forefront. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of design tools and make a significant impact on how teams work together. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our mission to make design accessible to all and help redefine the way teams collaborate and create.