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Designer Advocate - Figma Weave

New York$149K – $288K+ Equity4/5
Our take

Figma Weave is their bet on a new product line, and this designer advocate role bridges community and product in a way few companies do as well as Figma. Based in New York, it's a chance to represent one of design's most important tools while shaping a brand-new product.

Job description

Designer Advocate - Figma Weave (New York, United States)

Location: New York, NY

About Figma

Figma is growing its team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. The platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether brainstorming, creating prototypes, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world.

Role Overview

The company is "building the next chapter of AI-native craft and creativity - where craft and technology meet." Designer Advocates are core to the mission, working online, in written and video content, and in live interactions with users.

This Designer Advocate will be a Workflow Builder—someone who helps creative teams design and scale their own systems. The role mixes teaching, building, and inspiring, helping professionals turn their creative process into powerful, repeatable workflows. This is a full-time position based in the New York Hub.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enable Figma Weave users at scale: Produce standard methodology guides, create resources, and host live streams
  • Sales enablement: Join sales demos for key accounts to explain the product and answer in-depth questions
  • Motivate and empower the community: Maintain relationships with users and find collaboration opportunities
  • Events: Speak regularly at meetups and conferences; support community advocates managing events worldwide
  • Advocate for users with the product team: Keep pulse on community sentiment and share organized feedback with PM & Design teams
  • Requirements

  • Experience with node-based systems, with hands-on team environment application
  • Fluent in English; strong communicator with creative communities and audiences
  • Deep understanding in post-production, design systems, motion graphics, VFX, or creative automation
  • Technical Creative background with attention to detail and end-to-end project execution
  • Ambitious and adaptable; comfortable with travel (up to 25%)
  • Compensation & Benefits

    Annual Base Salary Range: $149,000 - $288,000 USD

    Benefits Include:

  • Equity
  • Health, dental & vision coverage
  • Retirement with company contribution
  • Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
  • Mental health & wellness benefits
  • Generous PTO and company recharge days
  • Learning & development stipend
  • Work from home stipend
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Sales incentive pay and annual bonus plan (for eligible roles)
  • Hiring Philosophy

    Figma states: "We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways."

    Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

    Figma is an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics. The company provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including accessible interview locations, closed captioning, screen reader-compatible communications, and format modifications.

    Note: All candidates must keep cameras on during video interviews, and in-person onboarding is required if hired.

    About Figma

    Figma

    Collaborative design tool used by virtually every product design team.

    figma.com

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