Figma's design lead says this is what candidates should do to keep his attention during hiring interviews
Figma's VP of product design, Noah Levin, states that AI tools have raised the bar for job candidates in the design industry. He expects applicants to use AI to create high-fidelity, interactive prototypes while still demonstrating core problem-solving and craft skills.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader shift in the tech industry where AI proficiency is becoming a baseline requirement for creative and technical roles.
Figma's product design VP, Noah Levin, said he expects more from candidates in the AI era. Figma Figma's product design VP said there's one key difference in how he hires designers at the company now. Noah Levin wants potential hires to use AI tools to produce several realistic, interactive prototypes. But that doesn't mean they can just "AI slop a bunch of prototypes," Levin said. Figma's design boss said product design candidates need to do more to keep him interested during interviews. Noah Levin told Business Insider on Thursday that AI tools now allow product designers to create polished, interactive prototypes, and that it's raised the bar for what he expects from potential hires. Levin has been the vice president of product design at the San Francisco-based tech company for more than eight years.
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