Figma - Rapid Researcher
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Requirements
• 7+ years in research/design roles at fast-paced product organizations, UX/design agencies, or strategic consultancies focused on digital experience • Proficient in mixed methods research, including qualitative (e.g., interviews) and quantitative (e.g., surveys, data analysis) approaches • Proven communicator and storyteller, with a track record of presenting recommendations that secured executive buy-in or drove product changes • Quickly ramps up on new projects and delivers measurable impact (1-2 weeks from start to finish) • Actively integrates AI tools into their research workflow to increase speed, quality, or scale • While it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have: • Experience in a major tech company with a strong evaluative research function • A knack for figuring out ambiguous problems and shaping them into clear goals • Proficiency with designing and prototyping—ideally within the Figma suite of tools • Adaptable and scrappy, with a history of thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments • At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. • Pay Transparency Disclosure • If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. • Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. • Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including 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, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Responsibilities
• Conduct research studies to gather user feedback and insights throughout the development process, working in quick sprints • Synthesize research findings into actionable product recommendations that land with stakeholders and inspire action • Present product recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership, telling the story behind the data—not just reporting insights • Rotate across product areas and teams as needed, building credibility and relationships quickly without being embedded long-term • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to integrate user insights into the product development process • Continuously evaluate existing product experiences to surface strategic opportunities and keep Figma alert to user needs • Lead and mentor junior researchers on best practices and methodologies • Experiment with tools, templates, and workflows to make research faster and sharper
Benefits
• $169,000 - $250,000 USD • At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. • We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [email protected]. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities. • Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to: • Holding interviews in an accessible location • Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing • Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers • Changing the mode or format of interviews • To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding. • By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.
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