Design·Used in 7 roles

Figma cover letter

Figma is the industry-standard design tool for UI/UX designers, product designers, and collaborative design teams.

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How to showcase Figma

  • 1Describe design systems or component libraries you've created
  • 2Mention collaboration with developers and stakeholders
  • 3Reference prototyping and user testing workflows
  • 4Show design-to-development handoff experience
  • 5Quantify design improvements or user outcomes

Example phrases to use

  • “Built design system in Figma with 200+ components used by 15 designers”
  • “Created interactive prototypes that reduced user testing iterations by 50%”
  • “Designed mobile app interface that achieved 4.8 star App Store rating”
  • “Established Figma design-dev workflow reducing handoff issues by 80%”

Common mistakes

  • Listing Figma without showing what you've designed
  • Not mentioning collaboration or handoff experience
  • Forgetting to show user or business impact
  • Overemphasizing tool proficiency over design thinking

Roles requiring Figma

Frontend DeveloperTechnologyProduct DesignerTechnologyProduct ManagerBusiness & FinanceGraphic DesignerCreative & DesignUI/UX DesignerCreative & DesignCopywriterCreative & DesignArt DirectorCreative & Design

Frequently asked questions

Should I mention Figma plugins I use?

Only if relevant. Mention plugins that improved your workflow significantly, or if you've created custom plugins.

How important is Figma vs other design tools?

Figma dominates most tech companies. Knowing Sketch or Adobe XD is fine, but emphasize Figma if you have experience with it.

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