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Figma is seeking a strategic leader to head their global education efforts, focusing on K–12, higher education, and bootcamps, while driving product development and expanding international partnerships.

Responsibilities: Lead the education team, set global strategies, drive international expansion, collaborate on product development, ensure compliance, forge partnerships, and represent Figma at industry events.

Skills: Expertise in go-to-market strategy, team leadership, data-driven analysis, and strong stakeholder management, particularly within the education sector.

Qualifications: A minimum of 7 years in relevant fields with strong leadership and relationship-building skills; familiarity with high-growth tech environments is a plus.

Location: Remote within the United States, with potential hub locations including San Francisco and New York.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $180,000.

Millions of students and educators around the world are in Figma every day, and we need a strategic, entrepreneurial leader to scale our impact. As Head of Figma for Education, you'll own our global education strategy across K–12, higher ed, and bootcamps. You'll set the vision, scale what's working, and build what's next—from international expansion to classroom-first product experiences. If you're energized by building 0-to-1, shaping products for educators, and scaling global programs, we’d love to hear from you! 

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:

• Build and lead the team: Manage the existing EDU team and hire strategic roles in 2026 to expand our reach
• Set global strategy: Define and execute playbooks across K–12, higher ed, and bootcamps that scale
• Drive international expansion: Launch regional programs and partnerships in India, Brazil, Singapore, Australia, and beyond
• Shape the product: Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to advocate for educators' needs and drive classroom-optimized features
• Ensure trust and compliance: Collaborate with Legal on privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements across markets
• Forge institutional partnerships: Build relationships with Ministries of Education, universities, and ecosystem partners to accelerate adoption
• Measure what matters: Use data to track and optimize adoption, engagement, and program impact globally
• Be our voice: Represent Figma at conferences and speaking engagements to elevate our brand in education. Plus, be the face of education for internal updates and leadership moments

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

• 7+ years of experience in go-to-market strategy, education sales or marketing, international expansion, partnerships, consulting, business operations, or program management
• Strong team leadership skills, with experience managing remote teams across multiple time zones
• A data-driven mindset, with the ability to track, analyze, and optimize program adoption and engagement metrics
• A scrappy, ambitious operator with strong product instincts and a track record of taking programs or products from 0→1, thriving in ambiguity while collaborating effectively across Product, Engineering, Design, GTM, and Sales functions
• Deep education-sector knowledge (K–12, higher ed, bootcamps) and robust experience in process and community building, paired with exceptional relationship-building skills and stakeholder management across government, school leaders, and industry partners

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

• Experience working at a high-growth tech company or startup
• Background in community building and education marketing
• Familiarity with legal and compliance considerations in international education markets
• Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, or other relevant languages

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.