Director, Communications
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1;11, South Van Ness Avenue, Civic Center, San Francisco, California, 94103, United States
About the Team
Figma is growing a team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Our platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether brainstorming, creating prototypes, 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.
About the Role
We are hiring a Director of Communications to help set a new standard for corporate communications at a public company. We aren't looking to build upon the standard corporate comms playbook; we're looking to reimagine it from first principles. This role goes beyond simply setting strategy to define a new model for how public companies communicate.
You will partner across the company—including finance, investor relations, legal, brand studio, product, and design—to mine and tell stories that drive conversation across audiences, formats, and channels. This position calls for range: you should be as comfortable in a spreadsheet as you are on X/Twitter. You will craft campaigns around quarterly earnings and cultural moments, speaking the language of finance while translating it for a broader audience without dumbing it down. You will embrace ambiguity, collaborate by default, and feel energized by the chance to lead a team and build something new.
Hiring Process
We value transparency and efficiency. While specific steps may vary, our process typically includes:
- Initial Screening: A conversation to discuss your background and interest in Figma.
- Deep Dive: A detailed discussion with the hiring team about your strategic approach and experience.
- Team Collaboration: Opportunities to connect with potential peers and stakeholders to assess cultural fit.
- Final Review: A concluding conversation to address any remaining questions and discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity
Figma is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, identity, or experience.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1;11, South Van Ness Avenue, Civic Center, San Francisco, California, 94103, United States
San Francisco, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePartner with cross-functional teams to translate business and financial momentum into compelling stories
- check_circleWork closely with executives to shape narratives for business and financial audiences
- check_circleIdentify and develop breakthrough story angles to position Figma in key industry conversations
- check_circleBuild and deepen relationships with top-tier business and financial reporters in the U.S. and U.K.
- check_circleStay close to the news cycle while proactively creating opportunities to put Figma ahead of it
- check_circleCreate integrated campaigns across media, owned platforms, and executive communications
- check_circleDefine and drive Figma's corporate storytelling strategy end-to-end
Requirements
- verified12+ years of experience in in-house corporate communications
- verifiedStrong business and financial fluency
- verifiedExperience operating in fast-paced environments
Nice to Have
An understanding of product design, software development and/or cloud-native applications
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A Director, Communications at Figma is responsible for the following: Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business and financial momentum into compelling stories; Work closely with executives to shape narratives for business and financial audiences; Identify and develop breakthrough story angles to position Figma in key industry conversations; and Build and deepen relationships with top-tier business and financial reporters in the U.S. and U.K..
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To qualify for the Director, Communications at Figma position, applicants should have: 12+ years of experience in in-house corporate communications; Strong business and financial fluency; and Experience operating in fast-paced environments.
Where is the Director, Communications role at Figma located?expand_more
Director, Communications at Figma is based in 1;11, South Van Ness Avenue, Civic Center, San Francisco, California, 94103, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Figma has listed this Director, Communications role as on-site.
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Director, Communications at Figma typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Director, Communications at Figma is part of the pr, advertising & marketing job category on Recrutus.
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