Director, Product Communications
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States · US · USD 235,000-317,000 / year · Posted Oct 14, 2026
At a glance
- Location
- San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States · US
- Salary
- USD 235,000-317,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- Figma is looking for a Director of Product Communications to help shape the product and technology story for one of the most beloved products in tech.
- This is a chance to build a new approach to product communications by connecting earned media with editorial, social, community, and events.
- You will lead a growing team responsible for telling Figma's product story, partnering with senior leaders while staying close to the product.
Responsibilities
- Shape a clear narrative for Figma that helps broader audiences understand our products and market position
- Build integrated storytelling across earned media, editorial, social, community, podcasts, events, and other relevant channels
- Partner closely with Product and Engineering to find and explain meaningful product and technical stories
- Lead storytelling for key product moments, connecting launches to a lasting product narrative
- Find opportunities for Figma to contribute to conversations about design, technology and AI
- Advise executives and senior partners on product storytelling, audiences, channels, and timing
- Collaborate with Product Marketing, Brand, Community, executive communications, and international communications colleagues
- Manage and develop a growing product comms and storytelling team
Requirements
- Experience leading product communications from inside a product-led organization
- A track record of managing people and building or developing high-performing teams
- A deep understanding of how stories travel across mediums: earned media, social, editorial and more
- Strong judgment and past experience working with senior leaders, Product, and Engineering partners
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with Figma or the design and product development ecosystem
- Experience adapting stories across cultures and markets
- Experience with emerging editorial, creator, and community platforms
Benefits
- Equity
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits with company contributions
- Parental leave and reproductive or family planning support
- Mental health and wellness benefits
- Paid time off
- Employer-provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave
- Company recharge days
- Cell phone and home internet reimbursements
- Lifestyle spending accounts
Workplace
- Based in our San Francisco hub
- Expectation to work in the office 2–3 days per week
