Product Designer, AI Models

What you'll do at Figma:

• 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

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 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

While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have:

• 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