Figma · 1 month ago
Product Designer, AI Models
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$164K/yr - $294K/yrFigma is a company on a mission to make design accessible to all, and they are seeking an AI Model Designer to connect AI research innovations with design principles. The role involves collaborating with AI researchers, developing design heuristics, and overseeing the quality of AI-generated outputs.
CollaborationDeveloper ToolsProduct DesignSoftwareWeb Apps
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with AI researchers to improve model performance from a design perspective
Develop and document design principles and heuristics that can be used by our AI systems
Build thorough methods to test and enhance the quality of AI-generated outputs
Oversee the quality of our design evaluations and give guidance to external partners
Be the bridge between the AI research team and designers, translating technical details for designers and design concepts for AI experts
Qualification
Required
Experience developing design heuristics and design principles
Experience leading design efforts for a suite of products or working on features that span multiple product lines
Experience using AI models for design tasks, either coding or image models
Proven track record in managing complex projects that involve collaboration across different teams and organizational boundaries
Experience managing contractors and multiple projects on tight timelines
Strong design background with excellent taste and attention to detail
Preferred
Background in creating or evaluating AI-generated designs
Operational mindset with ability to improve processes
Technical understanding of AI/ML concepts and how they apply to design
Comfort navigating ambiguity and shaping open-ended challenges into clear goals
Strong communication skills for explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
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
Cell phone reimbursement
Sales incentive pay for most sales roles
An annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles
Company
Figma
Figma is a collaborative design tool that enables teams to create, prototype, and test digital products on one platform.
Founded in 2012
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.45BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersAndreessen HorowitzSequoia Capital
2025-12-08Post Ipo Equity
2025-07-31IPO
2024-07-17Secondary Market· $700M
Leadership Team
Dylan Field
CEO & Co-founder
Evan Wallace
Co-Founder
Recent News
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