Full-Time

Director – Design

Enterprise

Posted on 8/13/2024

Figma

Figma

1,001-5,000 employees

Web-based platform for collaborative design

Consumer Software
Design

Compensation Overview

$250k - $338kAnnually

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 adding new features and integrating with other design tools, Figma aims to maintain customer satisfaction and attract new users.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$728.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-61%

1 year growth

-53%

2 year growth

70%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Figma's AI tools enhance design workflows, challenging Adobe's market position.
  • The Pattern Library feature boosts user engagement by enabling reusable design components.
  • Expansion into Australia signals strategic growth and increased global presence.

What critics are saying

  • Legal issues, like the lawsuit against Motiff, could harm Figma's reputation.
  • UI 3.0 update discomfort may lead to user dissatisfaction and potential customer loss.
  • Pressure from investors to scale rapidly could result in strategic missteps.

What makes Figma unique

  • Figma offers real-time collaboration, setting it apart from traditional design tools.
  • The platform's web-based nature allows seamless access and collaboration across devices.
  • Figma's integration with other tools enhances its utility as a central design hub.

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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

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