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As an Events Manager on Figma's experiential Marketing team, you'll help shape the next chapter of Config, Figma's flagship user conference. You'll own key areas of Config's experiential strategy and bring deep production expertise to create memorable experiences that connect and inspire Figma's community. This role partners closely with teams across Brand, Field Marketing, Partnerships, and more to turn ambitious ideas into experiences that can scale globally. This is a high-impact role for someone who can set strategic direction while staying close to execution, all while bringing together creative vision, operational rigor, and cross-functional leadership.
This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.
What you'll do at Figma:- Own the experiential strategy and end-to-end delivery of key areas of Config, translating company, audience, and program objectives into compelling in-person experiences
- Establish scalable operating models, frameworks, and production standards that enable consistent, high-quality execution across global and regional Config programs
- Bring a strong experiential point of view, identifying opportunities to evolve the attendee experience for Config
- Demonstrates ability to lead complex, cross-functional workstreams, building alignment across internal stakeholders from strategy through execution
- Partner closely with Figma's Brand Studio to translate Figma's brand and creative vision into IRL environments and experiential moments
- Oversee program budgets and timelines, balancing creative ambitions with business and operational needs
- Evolve the Config experience: help define what the next generation of Config looks and feels like, identifying new experiential concepts and opportunities that push the boundaries of what a user conference can be
- Define success metrics and use audience and business insights to evaluate impact, identify opportunities, and inform future experiential strategy
- 10+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event production, or related disciplines, with experience leading large-scale programs
- Proven experience owning experiential strategy and production for large-scale user conferences or flagship events
- Strong operations and program management skills - you know how to build frameworks that scale
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across functions, including Marketing, Partnerships, Brand, Creative, and external agency partners
- Operates effectively and efficiently amid shifting priorities and rapid change
- Experience using Figma
Pay Transparency Disclosure
Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.
Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer‑provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.
At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. 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 [email protected]. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.
Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:
- Holding interviews in an accessible location
- Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
- Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
- Changing the mode or format of interviews
To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.
By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event production, or related disciplines
- Experience leading large-scale programs
- Experience owning experiential strategy and production for large-scale user conferences or flagship events
- Strong operations and program management skills
- Ability to build scalable frameworks
- Ability to lead and influence across Marketing, Partnerships, Brand, Creative, and external agency partners
- Ability to operate effectively amid shifting priorities and rapid change
- Experience using Figma
Figma Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Figma and has not been reviewed or approved by Figma.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, with company recharge days and strong PTO and sick leave programs highlighted across sources. This breadth of leave is repeatedly called out as a core strength of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health benefits cover medical, dental, and vision, and are consistently presented as robust in employer materials and third‑party summaries. Coverage quality is noted as a standout element of the overall offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and fertility support are emphasized as core parts of the package. These family-focused benefits are frequently referenced as notable positives.
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