Figma · 16 hours ago
Design Operations Strategist
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$136K/yr - $201K/yr
1+ years expFigma is a company dedicated to making design accessible to all, and they are seeking a Design Operations Strategist to enhance their design organization. This role focuses on improving team processes, facilitating collaboration, and supporting operational programs within the design team.
CollaborationDeveloper ToolsSoftwareUX DesignWeb AppsWeb DesignWeb Development
Responsibilities
Plan, facilitate, and continuously improve recurring team rituals such as onboarding, offboarding, weekly spotlights, monthly syncs, team events, and internal communications
Maintain shared Design Ops resources including documentation, knowledge bases, and templates, ensuring they are accurate, easy to use, and evolve with the team
Partner closely with the Design Ops Manager to support horizontal initiatives such as career growth programs, engagement and retention efforts, and collaboration norms
Help define, pilot, and scale lightweight frameworks and rituals that improve how designers collaborate, share work, and review quality across teams
Support governance and communication around Design Ops programs by clearly sharing updates, gathering feedback, and helping teams adopt new or updated ways of working
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate recurring operational work
Collaborate with embedded Design Program Managers as needed to help scale successful localized programs across the broader design organization
Support tooling and procurement workflows for the design team as needed
Qualification
Required
1+ years of experience in DesignOps or Design Program Management, or an ops-minded Product Designer transitioning into DesignOps
Experience supporting cross-team collaboration, recurring rituals, and operational programs for designers
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams, details, and deadlines
Solid understanding of product design workflows, the product development lifecycle, and Figma's day-to-day use by designers
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Preferred
Prior experience as a product designer or design-adjacent role
Hands-on experience using more advanced Figma features such as auto layout, components, variables, etc
Passion for experimenting with automation, AI tools, or no-code workflows to reduce operational overhead
Participation in the broader Design Ops or design community through writing, events, or peer networks
Experience supporting highly visible teams or working closely with senior design leaders
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.
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
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