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Full-Time

Director – Design

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Figma

Figma

1,001-5,000 employees

Web-based platform for collaborative design

Consumer Software
Design

Compensation Overview

$250k - $338kAnnually

+ Equity + Health Benefits + Dental Benefits + Vision Benefits + Retirement with Company Contribution + Parental Leave + Reproductive or Family Planning Support + Mental Health Benefits + Wellness Benefits + Generous PTO + Company Recharge Days + Learning & Development Stipend + Work from Home Stipend + Cell Phone Reimbursement + Sales Incentive Pay

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Remote in USA | New York, NY, USA

Role can be held from San Francisco, New York, or remotely in the United States.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Requirements
  • 5+ years of design management experience
  • Experience (or at least clear interest) in working on admin or billing related features
  • Examples of partnering with internal teams to solve a complex business problem
  • Proven track record as a craftsperson and ability to teach others
  • Hands on experience with Figma, common design tooling practices, and coaching people
Responsibilities
  • Manage and hire a group of world-class designers of all experience levels
  • Partner with Product and Engineering leads in this area to improve team processes and execution and coach individual teams through setting roadmap and strategy
  • Develop a perspective on Figma’s approach to billing and successfully advocate for it across the organization
  • Run and improve team processes like critiques and sprints to cultivate a high performing design culture
  • Improve Figma’s overall design organization practices

Figma provides a web-based platform designed for collaborative interface design, allowing multiple users to work on the same project in real-time from different locations. This platform is particularly useful for UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) designers, as well as graphic designers, enabling them to prototype, wireframe, and brainstorm effectively. Figma serves a diverse clientele, ranging from freelance designers to large corporations, and is especially favored by tech companies and creative agencies. The company operates on a subscription-based model, offering a freemium option with basic features for free and advanced functionalities through paid plans. Additionally, Figma generates revenue from enterprise solutions that offer enhanced security and support for larger organizations. By continuously improving its features and integrating with other design tools, Figma aims to be a central hub for design activities and to retain its customer base.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$749.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

42%

2 year growth

392%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Figma's valuation at $12.5 billion and significant funding from top investors indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The launch of AI-driven tools like Figma AI positions the company as a leader in innovative design technology.
  • Strategic investments in companies like LottieFiles demonstrate Figma's commitment to expanding its ecosystem and influence in the design industry.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape, especially with giants like Adobe, poses a constant threat to Figma's market share.
  • Regulatory issues, as seen with the called-off Adobe acquisition, could impact future strategic moves and partnerships.

What makes Figma unique

  • Figma's web-based platform enables real-time collaboration, setting it apart from traditional design tools that lack seamless multi-user functionality.
  • The introduction of AI-powered features like Figma AI enhances productivity and creativity, giving it a competitive edge over other design tools.
  • Figma's freemium and tiered subscription model caters to a wide range of users, from freelancers to large enterprises, ensuring broad market appeal.

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Retirement with company contribution

Mental health and wellness benefits

Company recharge days

Work from home stipend

Health, Dental, & Vision

Parental leave & fertility support

Generous PTO

Learning & development stipend

Cell phone reimbursement