Lead UI Designer, Design Systems

Figma is hiring a Lead UI Designer, Design Systems to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead UI Designer, Design Systems, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (West Coast)). About the role You'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Conduct and apply user research • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Iterate based on feedback and data • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Collaborate closely with product and engineering What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Home office and wellness stipends • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Figma is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Strong visual and interaction design skills • Proficiency in Figma • Strong portfolio of shipped work • Understanding of accessibility and usability Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)