Director, Creative Brand Expression

Figma is growing its team of creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all.

We're looking for a Director, Creative Brand Expression to join Figma's Brand Studio and drive critical parts of our portfolio. This role is as much about growing a team as it is about growing the work. We're looking for someone who leads with both.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of 4–7 world-class designers, hiring to fill gaps as your portion of the portfolio scales
• Partner with senior creative stakeholders, product designers, and marketers to improve team process and execution, and coach your team through setting creative direction and priorities
• Develop a strong point of view on how Figma's brand shows up in your area and successfully advocate for it across the organisation
• Run and improve team rituals like critiques, reviews, and creative sprints
• Stay in the work , balancing people leadership with direct craft contribution and execution
• Set and maintain a high creative bar through feedback, direction, and coaching

Requirements

• 3+ years of creative/design management experience with a track record of building strong, resilient team culture and developing designers across skill levels
• Demonstrated ability to move fluidly between pitching a concept, sketching it out, and shepherding it to completion
• A portfolio demonstrating conceptual and visual direction for campaigns , ideally motion-forward, and across a wide variety of surfaces (digital, OOH, ads, presentations, events)
• Experience influencing teams and stakeholders through strategic thinking, storytelling, and clear communication, with comfort navigating ambiguity as priorities shift
• A true player/coach mindset , as comfortable managing and developing people as you are getting hands-on with the work yourself

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and workflows, and a point of view on how they expand rather than flatten creative expression
• The ability to adapt as priorities evolve, bringing a sense of humour and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Comfort exploring new methodologies and continuously pushing to improve both personal and team craft

Benefits

• Equity to employees
• 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
• Annual Base Salary Range: $235,000-$317,000 USD