Product Designer, AI Models

About the role

Figma is seeking an AI Model Designer to join our team. This role bridges AI research with design principles, focusing on improving model performance from a design perspective and overseeing the quality of AI-generated outputs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI researchers to improve model performance from a design perspective
• Develop and document design principles and heuristics for AI systems
• Build thorough methods to test and enhance the quality of AI-generated outputs
• Oversee the quality of design evaluations and provide guidance to external partners
• Act as the bridge between the AI research team and designers, translating technical details for designers and design concepts for AI experts

Requirements

• Experience developing design heuristics and design principles
• Experience leading design efforts for a suite of products or working on features that span multiple product lines
• Experience using AI models for design tasks, either coding or image models
• Proven track record in managing complex projects that involve collaboration across different teams and organizational boundaries
• Experience managing contractors and multiple projects on tight timelines
• Strong design background with excellent taste and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Background in creating or evaluating AI-generated designs
• Operational mindset with ability to improve processes
• Technical understanding of AI/ML concepts and how they apply to design
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and shaping open-ended challenges into clear goals
• Strong communication skills for explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Skills

• Experience with AI models for design tasks
• Strong design background
• Excellent taste and attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including health, dental & vision insurance, 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
• Sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $169,000—$303,000 USD. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors including individual qualifications, skills, and prior relevant experience, market demands, and specific work location.

Schedule

This role can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

Contact

If you have questions about this role, please contact us at accommodations-ext@figma.com. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.