Director, Product Communications

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figmas platform helps teams bring ideas to lifewhether youre brainstorming creating a prototype translating designs into code or iterating with AI. From idea to product Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows move faster and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If youre excited to shape the future of design and collaboration join us!

Figma is looking for a Director of Product Communications to help shape the product and technology story for one of the most beloved products in tech. This is a chance to build a new approach to product communications. You will connect earned media with editorial social community and events; decide where each story belongs; and lead a growing team responsible for telling Figmas product story. We are looking for someone who has worked inside a product-led company brings curiosity and creative judgment and can partner with senior leaders while staying close to the product.

This is a full-time role based in our San Francisco hub with an expectation to work in the office 23 days per week.

What youll do at Figma:

• Shape a clear narrative for Figma that helps broader audiences understand our products and market position
• Build integrated storytelling across earned media editorial social community podcasts events and other relevant channels
• Partner closely with Product and Engineering to find and explain meaningful product and technical stories
• Lead storytelling for key product moments connecting launches to a lasting product narrative
• Find opportunities for Figma to contribute to conversations about design technology and AI.
• Advise executives and senior partners on product storytelling audiences channels and timing
• Collaborate with Product Marketing Brand Community executive communications and international communications colleagues
• Manage and develop a growing product comms and storytelling team

Wed love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience leading product communications from inside a product-led organization
• A track record of managing people and building or developing high-performing teams
• A deep understanding of how stories travel across mediums: earned media social editorial and more.
• Strong judgment and past experience working with senior leaders Product and Engineering partners

While not required its an added plus if you also have:

• Familiarity with Figma or the design and product development ecosystem; experience adapting stories across cultures and markets; or experience with emerging editorial creator and community platforms.

At Figma one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including but not limited to individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience potential impact and scope of role) market demands and specific work location.

Figma offers equity to employees as well as a competitive package of additional benefits including health dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave holidays and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employerprovided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days cell phone and home internet reimbursements and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time consistent with applicable law.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$235000 - $317000 USD

At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts experiences and opinions allows our employees our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity/expression veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role participate in the interview process perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation please reach out to . These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.

Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:

• Holding interviews in an accessible location
• Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
• Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
• Changing the mode or format of interviews

To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.

By applying for this job the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figmas Candidate Privacy Notice.

Application limits: To help candidates focus on the opportunities most relevant to their skills and experience Figma limits the number and frequency of applications. These limits apply to all roles:

• Candidates may submit up to 5 applications during any rolling 30-day period.
• Candidates may not reapply to the same role while an application is active or within 90 days of receiving a rejection.

Once the applicable days has passed candidates are welcome to apply again.

Required Experience:

Director