Product Design Manager @ Wiraa
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About The Company
Figma is a leading design platform dedicated to making design accessible to everyone. Its platform supports a wide range of collaborative design activities from brainstorming, prototyping to translating designs into code and leveraging AI for iterative improvements. Figma enables real-time collaboration, streamlining workflows and accelerating project timelines for distributed teams.
About The Role
Wiraa is seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to lead the Expressive Design team. This team focuses on Interaction Design, Motion, Expressive AI, and Vectors. Formed after the Modyfi acquisition, the team is tasked with pushing the frontiers of vector graphics, shaders, generative AI, and traditional drawing tools. As a Product Design Manager, you will shape the vision and execution of cutting-edge design tools, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to foster innovation and deliver impactful design solutions.
Qualifications
- 3+ years in design management or leadership roles
- Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Hands-on expertise with Figma’s tools and design workflows
- Strong mentoring and team leadership capabilities
- Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills
- Deep understanding of modern AI developments and design tooling
- Ability to lead through ambiguity and foster team resilience
- Experience with early-stage or zero-to-one projects is a plus
- Proactive approach in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Strong problem-solving skills and solution orientation
Responsibilities
- Manage, mentor, and hire a team of world-class designers
- Partner with product and engineering leads to set strategic priorities
- Advocate for your team’s product areas across the organization
- Lead and refine team workflows including critiques and sprints
- Drive innovation through new technologies and methodologies
- Influence product development through effective communication
- Build a culture of continuous learning and performance
Benefits
- Competitive annual base salary ranging from $198,000 to $338,000 USD for SF/NY hubs
- Equity options and stock grants
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plans with company contributions
- Parental leave and family planning support
- Mental health and wellness benefits
- Generous paid time off, recharge days, and flexible work arrangements
- Learning and development stipends
- Work-from-home stipends and cell phone reimbursement
Equal Opportunity
Figma celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All applicants are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are provided throughout the hiring process.
Key skills/competency
- Design Management
- Interaction Design
- Motion Design
- Expressive AI
- Vector Graphics
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Problem Solving
How to Get Hired at Wiraa
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Wiraa's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent news on LinkedIn.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight design management and leadership skills.
- Showcase portfolio: Include case studies on innovative design projects.
- Prepare for interviews: Emphasize collaboration and strategic thinking abilities.