Head of Brand Experience & Creative Direction

Figma; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Figma is seeking a design leader to build and guide a team of 4–7 world-class designers. You will hire, mentor, and shape the creative direction while collaborating with product, marketing, and senior stakeholders to raise the bar on output.

You will stay hands-on when needed, balancing people leadership with direct craft, and you will champion Figma’s brand across the organization, embedding design culture in every initiative.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in creative/design management with team-building experience.
• Ability to pitch concepts, sketch, and shepherd to completion.
• Portfolio shows direction across campaigns and media.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of designers and hire to fill gaps as portfolio scales.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve team process and execution.
• Coach team through creative direction and priorities; run critiques and sprints.
• Balance people leadership with direct craft contribution and execution.
• Develop a brand POV and advocate across the organization.

Skills

Design leadership

People management

Creative direction

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Figma is seeking a design leader to build and guide a team of 4–7 world-class designers. You will hire, mentor, and shape the creative direction while collaborating with product, marketing, and senior stakeholders to raise the bar on output.

You will stay hands-on when needed, balancing people leadership with direct craft, and you will champion Figma’s brand across the organization, embedding design culture in every initiative.