Level 6

You are recognized as a substantial design leader not only at Figma, but of the overall design industry. You can solve very difficult problems and smoothly execute on very complicated projects end-to-end. You’re considered a master of craft. You define systems and processes that others in the company are able to follow. You have a substantial impact on critical projects on the roadmap, in some cases defining or creating priorities within it.

Product Strategy (Before you work)

• Clear subject-matter expert on our product, and strong intuition on what’s needed to move objectives forward. Frequently looked to for guidance on strategic direction.

• Able to lead and conduct appropriate research and interpret analysis effectively into designs

• Provides substantial input on project requirements, and has an excellent judgement on how the team could effectively spend their time

Craft + Quality (While you work)

• Consistently produces designs that raise the collective quality bar — in some cases raising the industry bar

• Makes meaningful contributions to design patterns that others leverage regularly

• Has a keen eye on maintaining quality across the entire product, not only their realm of responsibility

Communication + Collaboration (Working together)

• Actively promotes company culture and values — seen as a role model for collaboration.

• Despite seniority and expert knowledge, always acts with humility and without ego

• Finds ways to improve process and communication to improve the way information is shared

• Can present and represent project work confidently before company

Action + Impact (Shipping)

• Your impact is felt in multiple areas of the company

• No oversight required — consistently trusted to get things done

• Excellent judgement on how to spend time in ways best for the business

• Lead by example — you never hesitate to get your hands dirty, filing bugs left and right and guiding others toward positive action

• Frequently suggests and executes extra projects outside of core duties

Leveling up the team (Internal Influence)

• Incredibly strong leadership and coaching abilities — regularly being saught-out for mentorship, as well as proactively providing it to improve others ability to work

• Demonstrates the value of design, helping non-designers understand its impact. When you work with others, they consistently learn from you and bring those learnings to other aspects of their work.

• Learning from you is a reason some employees cite wanting to join the company