UX Writer, Design Systems

Responsibilities:

Shape the next generation of design systems tools
Contribute to overall product strategy around Figma's offerings
Help deliver and refine clear storytelling around product needs and opportunities
Work cross-functionally with product management, engineering, design, writing, and research peers
Create, collaborate, and iterate on the user experience-content, flows, and prototypes
Partner with design to ship high-quality product experiences and improvements
Oversee language across a broad product suite, building taxonomies, glossaries, and other artifacts in support

5+ years of experience crafting UX, whether in content, design, or engineering
A proven understanding of the English written language and its role in crafting high-quality UX
A demonstrated ability to work with technical terminology and complex systems
An eye/ear for cohesive, intuitive storytelling, and for high-quality, well-crafted design
Fluency in Figma, with experience using our suite of tools
Experience working independently to explore information architecture, mental models, and content
A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners and leadership
Demonstrated ability to craft simple language solutions to highly complex user problems

Experience building, managing, and/or using design systems
An understanding of common AI tools and concepts
A generative spirit, and excitement about coming up with novel, simple solutions and language