Full-Time

Product Design – Early Career

2025

Posted on 8/19/2024

Figma

Figma

1,001-5,000 employees

Web-based platform for collaborative design

Consumer Software
Design

Compensation Overview

$140kAnnually

Entry

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA | United States

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Interaction Design
Requirements
  • Demonstrated proficiency in visual design and/or interaction design skills
  • Experience shipping projects with strong product strategy and visual design
  • An ability to express ideas through prototyping and code
  • An interest in design tools and design systems
  • Demonstrated ability to come up with novel, simple solutions
Responsibilities
  • Own the design from start to finish for impactful features that ship quickly
  • Collaborate with product, research, marketing, and other functions to identify user and business needs
  • Work closely with Engineering to ensure a high-quality implementation
  • Create flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals for your features
  • Help with hiring, mentoring, and establishing a design culture within the company
  • Contribute to the culture and processes of our growing design team

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, facilitating tasks such as prototyping, wireframing, and brainstorming. 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 provide enhanced features for larger organizations. By continuously improving its platform and integrating with other design tools, Figma aims to be a central hub for design activities, making design accessible and efficient for all users.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$728.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

23%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Figma's AI-powered tools enhance design workflows and challenge Adobe's market position.
  • The new Pattern Library feature streamlines design processes and boosts team collaboration.
  • Opening an office in Sydney expands Figma's reach in the Asia-Pacific market.

What critics are saying

  • Legal disputes, like the lawsuit against Motiff, could harm Figma's reputation and finances.
  • User discomfort with the UI 3.0 update may lead to dissatisfaction and customer loss.
  • Focusing on AI development might divert resources from core product improvements.

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 without software installation.
  • Figma's freemium model attracts a wide range of users, from freelancers to enterprises.

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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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