Executive Recruiter

Figma•San Francisco, CA

5h•$126,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

Figma is growing its team and is looking for an Executive Recruiter to help shape the next generation of senior leadership. This role is highly strategic, partnering with senior leaders to define and execute searches for critical hires across Director, VP, and C-suite levels. The Executive Recruiter will act as a trusted advisor throughout the search process, from role definition and talent strategy to offer and close. They will leverage expertise in the executive talent market, leading talent mapping, market research, and competitive intelligence. The role requires building trusted relationships with senior leaders and delivering a high-touch candidate experience, operating with autonomy, judgment, and discretion due to the visibility and confidential nature of these searches.

Requirements

8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 2+ years focused on executive hiring
Experience hiring for both technical and non-technical leadership roles in house
A track record of owning searches end-to-end and closing senior leadership hires (Director, VP, C-suite)
Demonstrated ability to build trusted, consultative partnerships with senior stakeholders and influence their thinking
Strong business acumen, with a clear understanding of how leadership roles impact company strategy and the ability to speak credibly to org design and talent tradeoffs

Nice To Haves

Experience in product-driven or design-led technology companies

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle executive searches end-to-end, from intake and role scoping through pipeline generation, assessment, offer negotiation, and close - for Director, VP, and above roles across the entire Figma business
Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior hiring leaders, helping shape search strategy, calibrate candidate profiles, and navigate org design and talent decisions
Lead in-depth talent mapping and market research across industries, competitors, and adjacent spaces to build a real-time understanding of the executive talent landscape
Act as a brand steward, ensuring every touchpoint—with candidates, hiring leaders, and the business—reflects Figma's values, quality, and attention to craft
Lead offer strategy and negotiation for senior candidates, balancing candidate experience with business needs
Continuously refine search and partnership approaches based on market signals, hiring outcomes, and stakeholder feedback