Figma

Manager, Design - Systems & Infrastructure

Figma$204K — $348K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of design management experience with direct people leadership
  • Technical fluency in design systems, tooling, and architecture
  • Proven track record in evolving internal design systems at scale
  • Deep expertise in Figma and high agency ownership
  • Experience with design-to-code workflows and connecting component systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop designers focused on internal Design Systems
  • Set vision and quality standards for design system evolution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on strategic direction
  • Clarify and drive momentum in ambiguous work settings
  • Evolve governance and contribution models for Design Systems
  • Hire, coach, and nurture talent across various workstreams
  • Advocate for Design Systems perspective in broader decisions

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement benefits with company contributions
  • Parental leave and family planning support
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • Flexible paid time off and sick leave
  • Reimbursement for cell phone and internet
  • Company recharge days and lifestyle spending accounts
Full Job Description
Were looking for a Design Manager to lead Figmas internal Design Systems and Design Infrastructure as the company transforms and expands. This is a rare opportunity to become the steward of the system behind how Figma designs and builds Figma: the foundations, tokens and variables, component libraries, tooling, governance, and shared infrastructure that help our teams create with quality and coherence at scale. The work will shape every Figma product and, through them, the experience of millions of people. This is a senior people leadership role with meaningful scope. Youll lead designers across multiple Design work streams, set direction through a complex transformation, and partner deeply with Design, Product, and Engineering to turn strong foundations into greater quality, speed, and leverage across Figma. If you believe the best systems create coherence without limiting the autonomy teams need to do exceptional work, this is the role for you. This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States. What youll do at Figma:  Lead and grow designers across Figmas internal Design Systems foundations, tokens and variables, component libraries, internal tooling, governance, and adoption  Set an ambitious vision and quality bar for how Figmas internal design system evolves, translating the companys transformation into coherent, durable foundations for the product suite  Partner with Design, Product, and Engineering leaders on strategy, resourcing, technical direction, adoption, and execution across a complex organization  Bring clarity and momentum to ambiguous, cross-functional work, balancing system coherence with the autonomy product teams need to solve distinct problems well  Evolve the Design Systems operating model, including governance, contribution paths, critiques and reviews, documentation, feedback loops, and adoption practices  Hire, coach, retain, and develop an exceptional team, helping designers grow their craft, judgment, and leadership across multiple workstreams  Represent the Design Systems perspective in broader organizational decisions and ensure Figmas design infrastructure evolves with its expanding product suite Wed love to hear from you if you have:  4+ years of design management experience, including direct people leadership across multiple workstreams and a strong track record of hiring, coaching, retaining, and developing designers  Technical fluency with design foundations, tokens and variables, component libraries, internal tooling, and system architecture, plus direct experience applying or leading AI-enabled Design Systems workflows  Experience evolving an internal design system at scale, earning trust across a sizable product organization, and leading the change required to drive meaningful adoption  Deep, hands-on Figma expertise, high agency, end-to-end ownership, and a track record of creating clarity and momentum through organizational change  Experience connecting coded component systems with design libraries and design-to-code workflows While not required, its an added plus if you also have:  Building token pipelines and maintaining reliable synchronization between design foundations and code  Creating internal tooling and automation that improves system maintenance, contribution, and adoption  A track record of building shared platform or infrastructure services that other teams depend on  Leading large-scale system migrations or design-infrastructure transformations across a multi-product organization 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 employer-provided 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: $204,000-$348,000 USD

About Figma

Figma is a cloud-based design and prototyping tool for digital projects. The company was founded in 2012 by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace. Figma's software is used by designers and developers to create user interfaces, websites, and mobile applications. The company has offices in San Francisco and London.
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Size
500 employees
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Founded
2012

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