Director, Product Design - AI & Context at Figma

The role

Figma is seeking an experienced Design Leader to oversee the Context Platform Pillar, which includes Design Systems, Code, CMS, and Community initiatives. You will guide a world-class team to build products that provide critical context for AI agents to enhance the design process.

What you'll do

• Hire and develop a multi-team design group across several critical product areas
• Partner with Product and Engineering leads to set roadmaps and improve execution
• Advocate for the team's product perspective and strategy across the entire organization
• Lead design critique, sprint, and review practices across the platform pillar
• Manage and mentor design managers while advancing your own leadership skills
• Balance hands-on strategy and execution with high-level people management

What you'll bring

• Five or more years of experience in design management including managing other managers
• Deep knowledge of AI developments and component-driven design practices
• Advanced hands-on expertise with Figma tools to effectively guide design teams
• Proven ability to solve complex challenges through cross-functional partnerships
• Strong strategic thinking skills with a proactive and solution-oriented approach

Your impact

You will drive the evolution of Figma's ecosystem by empowering teams to deliver high-quality work that integrates AI into modern design workflows. Your leadership will directly shape the business strategy and product roadmap for the next chapter of collaborative design tools.