Design Program Manager AI

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma's platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! As Figma's AI capabilities continue to expand, the pace and complexity of AI-driven design work is accelerating across our product. We are looking for an experienced Design Program Manager, AI to help scale how we operate in fast-moving, highly technical AI workstreams. This role will be a close partner to AI design leadership and cross-functional counterparts, helping bring structure, clarity, and sustainability to complex AI initiatives. You will operate as a right-hand partner to design leadership, owning end-to-end design program management for AI efforts such as design evals, internal AI enablement, and critical product initiatives on our roadmap. This senior individual contributor role suits someone who operates with high agency. They bring calm and rigor to environments with tight timelines and constant change. This is a full-time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States. What you'll do at Figma: • Own end-to-end design program management for AI-related workstreams, including planning, prioritization, coordination, risk management, and communication across PDE • Build an evergreen design eval program for AI work, including coordinating around new model drops, procuring and managing contractors, and synthesizing feedback into clear, actionable insights • Orchestrate collaboration across multiple designers, teams, and pillars on complex, business-critical initiatives that require AI-driven solutions. What we're looking for: • 5+ years of experience in design program management, preferably with a focus on AI or machine learning • Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, including model development, deployment, and maintenance • Experience working with cross-functional teams to drive complex initiatives forward • Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines • Familiarity with design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD is a plus. If you're excited about the opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven design at Figma, please apply! We can't wait to hear from you.