Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience lead

Exp. Years 5+ years

Education Not specified

Category Design & UX

About this role

Figma seeks an experienced Design Leader to oversee design initiatives across multiple product areas, leading a team of world-class designers. The role involves strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and shaping the future of design tools.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and hire design teams
Collaborate with product and engineering
Develop design strategy
Advocate for design across the organization
Improve team processes

Technical Overview

The role requires expertise in design management, Figma tools, AI developments, and strategic design processes. It involves leading a creative team and collaborating with product, engineering, and research teams.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior design leader with over 5 years of experience managing design teams, especially with expertise in Figma tools. They excel in strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring teams to deliver innovative design solutions.

Must-Have Skills

5+ years of design management experienceManaging managersExpertise with Figma’s toolsCross-functional collaborationStrategic thinking

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with AI developmentsExperience with early stage projectsFast-paced environment adaptabilityHumor and proactive approach

Tools & Platforms

Figma

Required Skills

Design ManagementTeam LeadershipProduct DesignFigmaDesign StrategyCross-functional CollaborationMentoringAI DevelopmentsLeadershipCreative

Hard Skills

Design ManagementTeam LeadershipProduct DesignDesign StrategyFigma

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStrategic ThinkingMentoringCommunication

Industry & Role

Industry SaaS

Job Function Lead and manage design teams to shape product design and strategy

Role Subtype Design & UX

Keywords for Your Resume

Design LeaderDesign ManagementTeam LeadershipProduct DesignFigmaDesign StrategyAI developmentsCross-functional teamsMentoringStrategic thinkingCreativeCollaborationFull-timeOnsiteLeadershipdesign managementteam leadershipproduct designfigmadesign strategycross-functional collaborationmentoringleadershipfull-time

Deal Breakers

Less than 5 years of design management experience, No experience managing managers, Lack of expertise with Figma tools, Inability to collaborate cross-functionally

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