Full-Time

Content Strategist

Operations

Posted on 8/22/2024

Figma

Figma

1,001-5,000 employees

Web-based platform for collaborative design

Consumer Software
Design

Compensation Overview

$122k - $260kAnnually

Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Role requires presence in San Francisco or New York hub offices.

Category
Content Strategy
Content & Writing
Requirements
  • 3+ years experience in content production, editorial planning, and cross-functional project management within the SaaS industry
  • Proven experience managing and creating editorial calendars
  • Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A keen eye for storytelling and brand consistency
  • Comfortability working with budgets and managing vendor relationships
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Proven experience with or interest in design tools and the tech industry
  • Demonstrated a strong editorial sensibility and the ability to maintain consistent voice and tone across various content types
  • Proven experience with implementing and distributing editorial guidelines and best practices
Responsibilities
  • Expand our operations cross-functionally and globally, ensuring our storytelling efforts align with Figma's global presence and diverse user base.
  • Manage an editorial calendar and workflow, coordinating content creation and distribution across various marketing and product touchpoints.
  • Drive content distribution both internally and externally, collaborating with cross-functional partners to extend and expand our reach and impact.
  • Help scaffold and distribute messaging frameworks, ensuring consistency and clarity in Figma's brand voice across all platforms.
  • Manage budget and vendor relationships, optimizing resources to deliver high-quality content and experiences.
  • Scope work across the creative team, balancing resources and priorities to meet both short-term needs and long-term strategic goals.
  • Build and manage production plans, ensuring all team members understand project objectives, strategy, scope, roles, responsibilities, and milestones through to launch.
  • Streamline the intake process by collaborating cross-functionally, connecting overlapping requests, and prioritizing competing projects against team and business objectives.
  • Support the creative team in producing high-quality content.

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

INACTIVE