Design Operations Strategist Job at Figma (San Francisco)

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Design Director, Brand Design

We are seeking an Design Director for Brand Design who excels at working within ...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

190000.00 - 211000.00 USD / Year

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years working as a Design lead on a brand team, in a creative agency or comparable in-house agency, or creative organization
Bachelor or Masters Degree in design or equivalent
Maintain a portfolio of beautiful, compelling design work
Experience working on a range of projects including scalable and extensible design systems, guidelines, responsive web pages or emails, out of home or advertisements
Solid experience in all aspects of graphic design, with brand design and visual system design systems are crucial
Expertise in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite applications
Ability to design according to business and technical requirements and comfort with ambiguity and changes in direction
Experience working with or influencing brand strategy or business objectives
Bring definition to projects by focusing on broader objectives rather than fixed deliverables
Experience leading and mentoring designers and managing collaborations with external agency partners

Job Responsibility

Collaborate and ideate with multidisciplinary teams including leadership, senior stakeholders, copywriters, communication designers, illustrators, motion & animation designers, environments designers, brand strategists, marketing managers, and creative directors to build and maintain visual brand excellence for a wide range of needs
Understand and help define design briefs and requirements before completing
Manage, direct, and grow designers and agencies to meet business needs
Brainstorm and iterate with the creative team and brand leadership to help elevate and evolve design at Uber
Develop creative solutions for product, digital, and print communications where ideas can work globally, scale locally, and adapt for a variety of surfaces and use cases
Develop resources, guidelines, and templates that empower the global marketing and product teams to use illustration in impactful and resonant ways
Leads multiple project/program/platform team(s)
Questions the status quo. Identifies new strategic opportunities.
Constantly raises the bar on work quality
Solves challenges that contribute to company goals, enables operational efficiencies

What we offer

Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Eligible for various benefits

Fulltime

Senior Design Experience Lead

Barbaricum is seeking a Senior Design Experience Lead (SDEL) to serve as the Gov...

Location

United States , Washington, DC

Salary:

Not provided

Barbaricum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance
Minimum 5 years’ experience shaping and delivering strategic design, customer experience, and/or brand innovation initiatives for government or large-scale enterprise systems
Minimum 5 years’ experience with human-centered design, analysis of user feedback and behavioral data, and/or creative / brand strategy
Minimum 3 years’ experience providing design vision and innovation strategies to senior leadership, PMs, and product owners
Minimum 3 years’ experience applying modern design practices and accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG) and managing UI/UX testing, journey mapping, and iterative design in agile environments

Job Responsibility

Serve as the program’s principal design thought partner and customer-experience strategist
Bridge design, operations, and technology teams to align customer needs with IT, Cybersecurity, and Data initiatives
Lead strategic design and innovation initiatives for enterprise systems and government programs
Guide human-centered design processes, creative direction, and brand strategy to improve user experiences
Analyze user feedback and behavioral data to identify design and service improvements
Provide design vision and innovation strategies to senior leadership, program managers, and product owners that align with organizational objectives
Apply modern design and accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508 / WCAG) to ensure inclusive, user-friendly experiences
Oversee UI/UX testing, evaluation, and optimization in agile website and application development environments
Develop UX strategies incorporating journey mapping, usability testing, and iterative design
Support enterprise-level initiatives, including mobile and web platforms, to enhance the delivery of services and information to the military community

Principal Experience Design Strategist

Thoughtworks is a global software consultancy creating positive impact and produ...

Location

Spain , Barcelona

Salary:

Not provided

Thoughtworks

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of design leadership experience, overseeing a portfolio of products and leading a team of designers
3+ years of CX and design consulting or advisory experience, and driving sales and revenue for your organisation
Proven expertise in all aspects of experience design, with specialism in experience visioning and strategy, and at least three additional areas such as user research and ResearchOps, service design, interaction design, design leadership and DesignOps
Strong strategic and advisory competence to manage and negotiate with client stakeholders, and ensure sponsor buy-in
Expertise in developing an inspiring experience vision that supports or influences strategic client decisions, supported by innovative frameworks, new service concepts, and critical design deliverables
Expertise in leading and managing design, research, synthesis, and validation activities, as well as design tools, methodologies and approaches to meet changing client, project, or technical demands
Proven leadership experience in cross-functional implementation teams or programmes, scaling design activities across multiple workstreams, and owning engagement outcomes
Deep expertise in the end-to-end product development lifecycle, agile and lean methodologies, and the confidence to operate within Enterprise client ecosystems
Skilled at building relationships with C-suite executives and confident in driving conversations at the intersection of technology and business
Strong facilitation and communication skills to deliver differentiated presentations, effective workshops, cross-functional discussions, and impactful storytelling

Job Responsibility

As a trusted advisor to a client’s senior executives, you will partner with them to understand their context and needs, and provide advice and hands-on experience to shape and deliver products and channel agnostic, cross cutting experiences
You will apply a broad range of design capabilities on diverse projects in a variety of industries and organizations, from launching new products to market, defining the experience vision and strategy, reimagining existing customer and employee experiences, and delivering programme-wide change at scale with operational design management
You will provide strategic leadership, leading cross-functional teams to create a wide range of experience design artefacts including experience visioning, value-driven hypotheses, journey maps, service blueprints, roadmaps, prototypes, and design systems
You will articulate the value and importance of design to senior client executives, and guide them on how to establish design capabilities within their product and technology organisation
You will become part of a multicultural team of design and product specialists, and guide and coach teams from both Thoughtworks and the client on customer centricity and design best practices
You will create points of view and case studies through insights on client needs and solutions, alongside creating assets and accelerators to create repeatability to scale our efforts and credentialise Thoughtworks’ design expertise to the wider industry
You will be responsible for taking our design and product offerings to market. This means being heavily involved in sales by creating proposals and pitches, shaping engagements for clients, and helping to educate both clients and colleagues about the value of our offerings

Principal Human Factors Engineer

As a Principal Human Factors Engineer, you'll work in collaboration with our dig...

Location

United States , Philadelphia

Salary:

Not provided

Delve

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An advanced degree in human factors, HCI, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, cognitive psychology, or related discipline
At least 10 years of hands-on, professional applied human factors engineering experience in product design
Experience with FDA and IEC medical device development HF standards
Ability to travel up to 30% either on your own or as part of a team and feel confident leading research and design teams wherever you're operating
A minimum of 1 day per week in the Philadelphia studio with more often required due to studies or projects

Job Responsibility

Integrate and lead multi-disciplinary teams, especially on the front-end of the design process, while providing technical Human Factors oversight
Be comfortable driving the vision of projects, negotiating hurdles, and plotting a new course when necessary
Communicate the human factors process and perspectives to internal and external stakeholders
Design, execute, and report on early-stage research (contextual inquiry) through user validation research (summative) on physical and/or digital products
Work with systems, quality, and regulatory to translate research results into actionable design recommendations and HF documentation (e.g. User Needs, task analyses, uFMEAs, use specifications, and HFU/UE reports)
Ensure that FDA & global usability regulatory standards such as IEC 62366-1: 2015, ANSI/AAMI HE75, and EU MDR) are being met and that project teams are working within these standards and guidelines
Interact with a wide range of user groups (from patients to surgeons) in a variety of use environments
Assist the team in preparing Human Factors Engineering proposals and budgets
Partner with strategists and designers to frame early innovation challenges, translating user, market, and technology insights into clear opportunity areas and design criteria
Lead or contribute to activities such as experience mapping, opportunity framing, and co-creation workshops that shape product and portfolio direction

Fulltime

Solution architect

A highly accomplished Marketing Communications Director and Brand Leader, this A...

Location

United Kingdom , Matlock

Salary:

Not provided

Bid Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
DBS Clearance
National Security Vetting - SC
Other - Professional
APMP Member
Bid Marketing Strategy
Bid Review
Bid Writing
Client Facing
Coaching and Mentoring

Job Responsibility

Bid support
Proposal writing
Solution architecture for high value complex bids
Validating concepts
Conducting cost / budget analysis
Developing operating processes including large supply chains and governance frameworks
Developing comprehensive bid proposals for major government tenders
Leading solution design for strategic and operational marketing, employer brand, and communications
Collaborating with writers, strategists, CX designers, and tech stack implementation teams

Retail Media Strategist - Senior Consultant

We are seeking to grow our Customer Transformation consulting practice by hiring...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Manchester; Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

frog

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in retail media strategy, digital marketing, or e-commerce
Understanding of digital advertising platforms, programmatic media, and e-commerce ecosystems
Experience working with multiple Retail Media platforms, such as Amazon
Hands on experience in driving digital transformation more broadly, in areas such as building marketing strategies, designing future-fit marketing operations, and activating content, data & technology to deliver growth
Ability to turn a set of business objectives, into capabilities and map those capabilities to solutions
Experience working in Consumer Products or Retail
Pragmatic problem-solver
Proactive and flexible
Collaborative team player
Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Responsibility

Engage with clients to understand how they can transform their Retail media and wider marketing practices to better influence changes in consumer behaviour through progressive ideas, creativity, and consumer insights
Help design custom solutions to address client challenges across digital commerce ecosystems
Lead multi-disciplinary teams to design, develop and deploy marketing strategies & deliver quality consulting work that meets client commercial and strategic objectives
Partner with retailers and brand manufacturers, leveraging deep knowledge of the Retail Media landscape (channels, platforms, service providers, and tech stacks)
Evaluate and improve clients’ overall retail media and wider marketing strategies, identifying areas for greater efficiency and designing solutions to enhance campaign performance, streamline operations, and maximize ROI
Research emerging digital media trends and share insights and best practices with internal teams
Consolidate thought leadership, insights, and trends into actionable strategies and present to senior stakeholders

Fulltime

Campaign Manager/Strategist

Atlassian is seeking a Campaign Manager/Strategist to develop SMB flywheel strat...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Atlassian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficient in both oral and written communication, with a strong foundation in marketing principles
possesses problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, large enterprise environment characterized by evolving variables and limited oversight
demonstrates strategic thinking and organizational planning capabilities
familiarity with marketing technology platforms, including Eloqua, Marketo, HubSpot, and Salesforce
knowledge of fundamental enterprise funnel metrics such as MQL, SQL, and pipeline management
a Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience/training is required
a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is necessary, preferably with some background in a mid to large enterprise setting.

Job Responsibility

Oversee the onboarding and activation strategy for prospects engaging through both paid and free product trials
comprehend both general and unique messaging, as well as value propositions that facilitate a buyer’s journey
analyze the 'Jobs to be Done' for targeted products and identify the various channels through which customers may engage with the product
measure and analyze data and metrics related to product messaging and performance against targets to uncover product signals and optimize onboarding activities
collaborate with key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive selling strategy and distribution plans that facilitate upselling, seat expansion, and cross-selling initiatives
design a communications strategy that aligns with objectives through effective messaging, timing, sequencing, personalization, and behavioral triggers
create and implement a customer journey that spans from awareness to purchase
utilize internal and customer research to enhance existing programs and develop new initiatives
partner with key stakeholders to create, deliver, and optimize low-touch programming for customers with an employee size of 101 to 999
collaborate with non-digital teams to develop additional channels that support business objectives

What we offer

Health and wellbeing resources
paid volunteer days
equity
bonuses
commissions.

Fulltime

Principal Product Designer

Be the center of product innovation and design at T-Mobile. As a critical leader...

Location

United States , Bellevue

Salary:

115400.00 - 208100.00 USD / Year

T-Mobile

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in human-centered design, computer science, research, psychology, or related work experience
7-10 years of experience of user experience, digital strategy, or product management
2+ years experience working with Figma
Proficiency in UI design principles, execution, and best practices
Demonstrates ability to lead highly technical, highly complex projects with cross-functional teams of strategists, designers, and engineers in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to roll up the sleeves and lead by example when required
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, presentation, data analysis, and storytelling skills
Excellent collaborator
Demonstrates a high level of executive accountability, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize resource workload to efficiently deliver results
Comfortable working in an ambiguous environment

Job Responsibility

Drive the UX Roadmap and strategy framework through partnership with key leaders and other Principal Designers to ensure cohesive product experience across lines of businesses (LOBs)
Act as an evangelist for design thinking, partnering with key leaders to demonstrate how design empowers the creation of better digital products
Lead a design and user experience team in the creation of enterprise applications, design frameworks, visual libraries, and scalable interface assets
Implement ethical, accessible, and dynamic features and capabilities, such as AI-driven task recommendations and digital check-in tools, to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
Collaborate with Engineering key leaders to understand and identify tech possibilities and constraints on LOB and company
Partner with Engineering key leaders to create new opportunities to develop tech capability that can enhance customer experience on LOB/enterprise level
Provide constructive feedback on peer user experience design reviews that’s focused on the big picture and future enterprise vision
Create high-level UX assets (workflow, customer journey map, prototype, etc.)
Collaborates with User Researchers and other Principal designers to maintain consistency across the digital ecosystem and organization
Demonstrates ability to work with highly technical teams and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

Competitive base salary and compensation package
Annual stock grant
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k)
Access to free, year-round money coaches
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Up to 12 paid holidays
Paid parental and family leave

Fulltime

Design Operations Strategist

Figma

Location:
United States , San Francisco ▼
New York

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

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