Design Program Manager, AI Evals

What you'll do at Figma:

• Drive quality and velocity across the design eval pipeline - running annotation rhythms, raising calibration and judgment standards, and closing the loop between eval output and product decisions
• Set the standard for high-quality reference designs so the eval pipeline has a reliable benchmark for what good looks like
• Own contractor hiring end to end: sourcing, screening, and closing - including the judgment call on when to scale headcount up or pull back based on eval demand
• Manage vendor logistics - budgets, SOWs, contracts, and purchasing - partnering with Legal, Security, and Procurement
• Run day-to-day program management for contractors and eval workstreams: status, blockers, timelines, and dependencies
• Partner with model designers to review contractor eval output and hold the quality bar
• Identify opportunities to automate or remove operational overhead across eval workstreams, including through internal tooling

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• 3+ years of experience in design program management, DesignOps, or an adjacent design role
• Deep craft expertise - you can speak to UI judgment and coach others on what good design looks like
• Experience procuring, onboarding, and managing design contractors or third-party vendors
• Experience driving operational programs that improve how teams work: rituals, processes, and documentation
• Strong project management and written communication skills, including coordinating contractors and vendors across multiple time zones

While it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:

• Hands-on depth with Figma's product offering — auto layout, variables, components, Slides
• Experience orchestrating AI tools, APIs, or workflow automations to simplify program management work
• Hands-on experience running or participating in design eval or quality review programs

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.

• 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 accommodations-ext@figma.com.