Figma

UX Writer, AI

Figma$153K — $250K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in UX writing or related field
  • Proficient in design and technical collaboration tools like Figma and GitHub
  • Ability to develop systems-oriented product narratives
  • Fluent in AI product architecture and behavior
  • Strong partnership skills with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to product strategy for Figma offerings
  • Define best practices for AI-powered writing
  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers
  • Oversee language across a wide product range
  • Evaluate the quality of AI-generated language
  • Iterate on user experience collaboratively
  • Deliver clear storytelling of product needs

Benefits

  • Equity participation
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with company contribution
  • Parental leave and family planning support
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • Generous paid time off and company recharge days
  • Learning and development stipend
  • Work from home stipend and cell phone reimbursement
Full Job Description
Were looking to grow Figmas UX Writing team. While the title of this role is UX Writer, you might think of yourself as a content engineer as much as a writer-someone who uses language to shape how people interact with AI, from crafting better inputs to defining clear, consistent outputs. Youll collaborate deeply in our most forward-looking areas, helping designers move from idea to product, faster and better. As a senior member of the UX Writing team, youll flex across high-priority initiatives, defining new spaces at the intersection of AI, design, and development. If you have an eye for craft, excellent writing chops, and a passion for new technologies, wed love to hear from you. This is a full-time role that can be held in our New York or San Francisco hubs, or remotely in the US. What youll do at Figma:  Contribute to overall product strategy around Figmas offerings  Define best practices for writing in AI-powered products, from prompting to interaction patterns.  Partner closely with product designers, product managers, product marketing managers, engineers, applied scientists, AI researchers, and fellow UX writers  Oversee language across a broad product suite, building taxonomies, glossaries, and other artifacts for both human and agentic ingestion  Measure and evaluate the quality of AI-generated language  Create, collaborate, and iterate on the user experience  Help deliver and refine clear storytelling around product needs and opportunities Wed love to hear from you if you have:  5+ years of experience crafting simple, intuitive language solutions for complex user experiences  Proficient in collaborating in both design and technical environments, like Figma and GitHub  Skilled at developing systems-oriented, cohesive product narratives that reach beyond strings  Fluent in the behavior and architecture of modern AI products and how they are built  Effectively partners with cross-functional teams and leadership to drive aligned outcomes While not required, its an added plus if you also have:  Experience writing system prompts, designing agent behaviors, or creating other AI-powered features  Experience working directly with code, APIs, or other developer tooling.  A track record of leading 0-to-1 initiatives in ambiguous, fast-moving spaces Pay Transparency Disclosure If based in Figmas San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. 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. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figmas compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. Annual Base Salary Range: $153,000-$250,000 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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500 employees
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Founded
2012

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