Figma for Edu

Early Career Week

December 2-4, 2025

Three days.

Three sessions.

Real advice for new designers.

Join us for Figma for Edu's Early Career Week, starting December 2nd!This 3-day livestream series will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories from industry professionals at Figma, Notion, Ramp, Spotify, and more. Whether you're a recent graduate, self-taught designer, or simply looking to make a career change, Early Career Week is the perfect opportunity to take your skills to the next level and connect with like-minded professionals. We hope you’ll join us!

Please register for each individual session you’ll be attending below. All events will be recorded and sent out to registrants.

Attend & Win: Config 2026 Giveaway

Join all three sessions for a chance to win a ticket to Config 2026 — Figma’s annual conference for product builders. Three attendees will receive a free admission ticket to the event (travel and lodging not included).

Schedule

December 21pm PST / 4pm EST

Making sense of AI as a new designer

AI is showing up everywhere — but what does that actually mean for new designers? In this session, designers from Duolingo, Ramp, Figma, and Notion share how they’re shaping AI experiences, the challenges they face, and how they stay creative while working with emerging technology.

Leave with fresh perspective, practical advice, and a clearer sense of where you fit in the evolving world of design.

Register

December 34pm PST / 7pm EST

Build a portfolio that tells your story

Your portfolio isn’t just a collection of projects — it’s your story. In this session, design managers and recruiters from Figma, Notion, and Shopify will break down what makes a portfolio stand out, how to showcase your process, and what they really look for when reviewing candidates.

Walk away with practical steps to build a portfolio that feels authentic, polished, and hire-ready.

Register

December 48am PST / 11am EST

How great teams really work

Nothing great is made alone. Join members of Spotify’s product team and Figma’s Developer Advocate for an honest conversation about how cross-functional teams collaborate in the real world, from sharing feedback to managing deadlines.

Get an inside look at what it’s like to work on a product team and learn how to set yourself up for success in your first role.

Register

Speakers

Pavan Garidipuri

Product Designer

Ramp

Chris Andrews

Design Recruiter

Notion

Robert Managad

Senior Product Designer

Duolingo

Francesco Stumpo

Product Designer

Spotify

Issra Omer

Product Director

Spotify

Anjana Menon

Staff Content Designer

Spotify

Kris Puckett

Design Leader

prev. Shopify

Cai Charniga

Design Operations

Figma

Tammy Taabassum

Product Designer

Figma

Akbar Mirza

Developer Advocate

Figma

Rodrigo Davies

Product Manager

Figma

Johanna Pendley

Technical Recruiter

Figma

Jin Su Park

Product Designer

Notion

Figma for Edu

Early Career Week

December 2-4, 2025

Three days. Three sessions.

Real advice for new designers.

Join us for Figma for Edu's Early Career Week, starting December 2nd!This 3-day livestream series will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories from industry professionals at Figma, Notion, Ramp, Spotify, and more. Whether you're a recent graduate, self-taught designer, or simply looking to make a career change, Early Career Week is the perfect opportunity to take your skills to the next level and connect with like-minded professionals. We hope you’ll join us!

Please register for each individual session you’ll be attending below. All events will be recorded and sent out to registrants.

Attend & Win: Config 2026 Giveaway

Join all three sessions for a chance to win a ticket to Config 2026 — Figma’s annual conference for product builders. Three attendees will receive a free admission ticket to the event (travel and lodging not included).

Schedule

December 21pm PST / 4pm EST

Making sense of AI as a new designer

AI is showing up everywhere — but what does that actually mean for new designers? In this session, designers from Duolingo, Ramp, Figma, and Notion share how they’re shaping AI experiences, the challenges they face, and how they stay creative while working with emerging technology.

Leave with fresh perspective, practical advice, and a clearer sense of where you fit in the evolving world of design.

Register

December 34pm PST / 7pm EST

Build a portfolio that tells your story

Your portfolio isn’t just a collection of projects — it’s your story. In this session, design managers and recruiters from Figma, Notion, and Shopify will break down what makes a portfolio stand out, how to showcase your process, and what they really look for when reviewing candidates.

Walk away with practical steps to build a portfolio that feels authentic, polished, and hire-ready.

Register

December 48am PST / 11am EST

How great teams really work

Nothing great is made alone. Join members of Spotify’s product team and Figma’s Developer Advocate for an honest conversation about how cross-functional teams collaborate in the real world, from sharing feedback to managing deadlines.

Get an inside look at what it’s like to work on a product team and learn how to set yourself up for success in your first role.

Register

Speakers

Pavan Garidipuri

Product Designer

Ramp

Chris Andrews

Design Recruiter

Notion

Robert Managad

Senior Product Designer

Duolingo

Francesco Stumpo

Product Designer

Spotify

Issra Omer

Product Director

Spotify

Anjana Menon

Staff Content Designer

Spotify

Kris Puckett

Design Leader

prev. Shopify

Cai Charniga

Design Operations

Figma

Tammy Taabassum

Product Designer

Figma

Akbar Mirza

Developer Advocate

Figma

Rodrigo Davies

Product Manager

Figma

Johanna Pendley

Technical Recruiter

Figma

Jin Su Park

Product Designer

Notion

Figma for Edu

Early Career Week

December 2-4, 2025

Three days. Three sessions.

Real advice for new designers.

Join us for Figma for Edu's Early Career Week, starting December 2nd!This 3-day livestream series will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories from industry professionals at Figma, Notion, Ramp, Spotify, and more. Whether you're a recent graduate, self-taught designer, or simply looking to make a career change, Early Career Week is the perfect opportunity to take your skills to the next level and connect with like-minded professionals. We hope you’ll join us!

Please register for each individual session you’ll be attending below. All events will be recorded and sent out to registrants.

Attend & Win: Config 2026 Giveaway

Join all three sessions for a chance to win a ticket to Config 2026 — Figma’s annual conference for product builders. Three attendees will receive a free admission ticket to the event (travel and lodging not included).

Schedule

December 21pm PST / 4pm EST

Making sense of AI as a new designer

AI is showing up everywhere — but what does that actually mean for new designers? In this session, designers from Duolingo, Ramp, Figma, and Notion share how they’re shaping AI experiences, the challenges they face, and how they stay creative while working with emerging technology.

Leave with fresh perspective, practical advice, and a clearer sense of where you fit in the evolving world of design.

Register

December 34pm PST / 7pm EST

Build a portfolio that tells your story

Your portfolio isn’t just a collection of projects — it’s your story. In this session, design managers and recruiters from Figma, Notion, and Shopify will break down what makes a portfolio stand out, how to showcase your process, and what they really look for when reviewing candidates.

Walk away with practical steps to build a portfolio that feels authentic, polished, and hire-ready.

Register

December 48am PST / 11am EST

How great teams really work

Nothing great is made alone. Join members of Spotify’s product team and Figma’s Developer Advocate for an honest conversation about how cross-functional teams collaborate in the real world, from sharing feedback to managing deadlines.

Get an inside look at what it’s like to work on a product team and learn how to set yourself up for success in your first role.

Register

Speakers

Pavan Garidipuri

Product Designer

Ramp

Chris Andrews

Design Recruiter

Notion

Robert Managad

Senior Product Designer

Duolingo

Francesco Stumpo

Product Designer

Spotify

Issra Omer

Product Director

Spotify

Anjana Menon

Staff Content Designer

Spotify

Kris Puckett

Design Leader

prev. Shopify

Cai Charniga

Design Operations

Figma

Tammy Taabassum

Product Designer

Figma

Akbar Mirza

Developer Advocate

Figma

Rodrigo Davies

Product Manager

Figma

Johanna Pendley

Technical Recruiter

Figma

Jin Su Park

Product Designer

Notion