Director, Product Design - AI & Context

Job summary

Responsibilities

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI.

• Hire, manage, and develop a multi-team design group spanning Design Systems, Code, MCP, CMS, and Community
• 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 your team's product areas and successfully advocate for it across the organization
• Lead critique, sprint, and design review practices across the pillar
• Advance your own skills at people management in a supportive and growth-oriented environment

What they're looking for

• 5+ years of design management experience, ideally including experience managing managers and leading teams through ambiguity and change
• Deep understanding of the latest AI developments, modern tooling, and component-driven design practices
• Strong hands-on expertise with Figma's tools, with the ability to mentor and guide design teams effectively
• Proven track record of partnering cross-functionally to solve complex design challenges and drive meaningful outcomes
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills, demonstrated through influencing teams, adapting quickly, and taking a proactive, solution-oriented approach

Tech stack

• Figma