Full-Time

Researcher

Core Product

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Figma

Figma

1,001-5,000 employees

Web-based platform for collaborative design

Consumer Software
Design

Compensation Overview

$149k - $288kAnnually

+ Equity + Competitive Benefits

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Candidates must be based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design

You match the following Figma's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in UX research or user insights at a high growth B2B SaaS company
  • Expertise in utilizing a variety of qualitative research methodologies (e.g. interviews, focus groups, co-design sessions) to address product challenges spanning from opportunity identification, concept testing, to feature iterations.
  • Demonstrated success in identifying assumptions that underpin key challenges, prioritizing the most critical assumptions, and creating right sized research approaches to test those critical assumptions.
  • Ability to balance speed and rigor, pivot directions, seek out new perspectives, receive feedback, and seek solutions in creative ways.
  • A proven track record of gaining buy in from executive stakeholders and cross disciplinary partners, transcending mere research mechanics and findings to articulate a larger user story, and the “so what” to inspire action
Responsibilities
  • Leverage your product mindset and human centered approach to identify actionable opportunities and materially influence the vision and strategy for Figma’s core products (Editor, FigJam, Figma Slides, and/or Dev Tools)
  • Partner closely with product leads and become an expert in the core creation features of our products and the ecosystems our users design for, such as web, mobile, and desktop apps
  • Break down complex business challenges into clear research plans; own the end to end research process and leverage strong storytelling skills to deliver meaningful impact to Figma’s businesses
  • Translate key user needs into tangible user flows and actionable product decisions, directly impacting product roadmaps
  • Proactively identify and prioritize research needs and potential problem areas for the product pillar(s) you support
  • Advocate for the role of Research as a strategic partner in the business process
Desired Qualifications
  • 3+ years in product design, human centered design, user centric product management and/or product development
  • A familiarity and depth of experience using Figma’s products
  • Ability to balance user research, strategy, business insights, team input, and intuition in decision-making processes
  • Proficiency in quantitative research methodologies (e.g. surveys, data analysis), seamlessly tying quantitative data to qualitative insights

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

-31%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for remote collaboration tools boosts Figma's user base and revenue.
  • Figma AI attracts users seeking innovative generative AI design solutions.
  • The rise of low-code platforms aligns with Figma's mission, expanding market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges, like the lawsuit against Motiff, could harm Figma financially and reputationally.
  • Figma AI may face scrutiny over data privacy, affecting user trust.
  • Discomfort with UI 3.0 update could lead to user dissatisfaction and loss.

What makes Figma unique

  • Figma offers real-time collaboration, enabling simultaneous design work across locations.
  • The platform integrates with development tools, enhancing appeal to designers and developers.
  • 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