Short answer. You need strong UX case studies. They do not have to be “Figma-only.” The primary keyword here is Figma case studies, and we will show when Figma artifacts make your story stronger, how to package them for remote review, and how to protect sensitive work. You will learn what most teams expect, how to structure a case study, and how to share Figma prototypes in a secure and accessible way.
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Key Takeaways
- Case studies are essential for remote UX hiring. Tools are secondary to clarity about problem, decisions, and outcomes.
- Figma proficiency helps because it is the most adopted interface design tool in recent surveys. Pair narrative with linkable prototypes or inspectable files. (UX Tools)
- Accessibility and speed matter. Most sites still fail basic WCAG checks, so your portfolio gains trust if it meets WCAG 2.2 norms. (W3C, WebAIM)
- Remote hiring is now steady worldwide, so asynchronous review of portfolios and prototypes is standard. Expect hybrid interviews across time zones. (SIEPR, PMC)
What hiring teams actually want
Most hiring managers scan for a clear problem statement, your role, key decisions, and evidence of impact. Where a Figma case study helps is in showing the underlying decisions, not just final screens.
Nielsen Norman Group regularly advises designers to include proper case studies rather than only videos or prototype links. A link can be a supplement; it should not replace the narrative. (LinkedIn)
Bottom line: bring 3-5 concise case studies. Add Figma artifacts where they illuminate your decisions or allow reviewers to inspect interactions quickly.
Is Figma mandatory?
No. You can land remote UX roles with a strong portfolio hosted on a website, Notion, or PDF. That said, Figma skill is valuable because it is the most adopted interface design tool across many organizational contexts in the latest UX Tools Survey wave (data collected Nov 2024–Jan 2025; N = 2,220). In segments like “Growth Company Designers,” 86.4% report Figma for interface design, and corporate segments show similarly high adoption. (UX Tools)
Practical guidance: if your recent work lives in Figma, include it. If not, keep your case studies tool-agnostic and add Figma-based samples later.
When a “Figma case study” adds real value
Use Figma artifacts when they:
- Demonstrate complex interaction design better than static images.
- Let engineers or PMs inspect components, spacing, or tokens.
- Allow quick comment threads on specific frames. (Figma Help Centre)
Security note: Figma supports link passwords on paid plans and additional share controls, so you can share sensitive reviews without making files public. (Figma Help Centre)
What to include in any UX case study (tool-agnostic)
- Project at a glance: problem, audience, timeframe, your role.
- Constraints: tech limits, compliance, or data gaps.
- Options and tradeoffs: show what you tried and why you cut alternatives.
- Solution walkthrough: flows and rationale.
- Outcomes: behavioral metrics, qualitative quotes, or support load changes.
- Next steps: risks and how you would iterate.
This structure is consistent with best-practice portfolio guidance from established UX educators and hiring practitioners. (UXmatters)
Hosting options for case studies and Figma links
| Option | Best for | Strengths | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal website | Ongoing job search, brand control | Custom layout, analytics, flexible SEO | Needs upkeep and performance tuning |
| Notion | Speed and easy edits | Fast to publish, per-page passwords, simple PDF export | Limited layout control |
| Behance / Dribbble | Visual teasers | Discovery, quick galleries | Often lacks depth; link back to full case study |
| PDF one-pager per case | Vendor portals and ATS | Offline share, consistent formatting | Keep file size small; annotate images for context |
| Figma file + prototype | Inspectable details | Live comments, component inspection, secure link sharing and passwords on paid plans | Curate frames, set view-only, disable copying if needed (Figma Help Centre) |
Tip: always pair a linkable prototype with a brief, skimmable narrative and a one-page PDF. Reviewers may be on slow connections or mobile.
Accessibility and performance are credibility signals
WCAG 2.2 is a W3C Recommendation as of 05 October 2023. Meeting basics like contrast, alt text, and keyboard operability is the professional baseline. Large-scale audits still find widespread failures: in the WebAIM Million 2023, 96.3% of 1,000,000 home pages had detectable WCAG 2 failures, with low-contrast text present on 83.6%. (W3C, WebAIM)
Make your portfolio fast and accessible so busy reviewers can actually see your work.
Why remote roles amplify the need for clear case studies
Remote work has stabilized rather than vanished. The latest Global Survey of Working Arrangements finds an average of about 1.27 days worked from home in 2024/2025 across 40 countries with 16,000+ respondents, with Asia lower and English-speaking countries higher. That means asynchronous portfolio review and link-based prototypes are a norm. (Stanford News, SIEPR)
Original comparison: Do you need “Figma case studies”?
| Scenario | Pure Figma link only | Narrative case study only | Hybrid case study + Figma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skimmability in 60–120 seconds | ⚠️ depends on curation | ✅ high | ✅ high |
| Shows decisions and tradeoffs | ⚠️ limited | ✅ good | ✅ best |
| Lets reviewers inspect interactions | ✅ strong | ❌ none | ✅ strong |
| Security options | ✅ link permissions + password on paid plans | ✅ site/Notion/PDF controls | ✅ both sides (Figma Help Centre) |
| Best use | Supplemental artifact | Baseline for every project | Recommended default |
Recommendation: ship the hybrid. Lead with a concise narrative. Add a curated Figma prototype or read-only file for deeper inspection.
Step-by-step: Package a Figma-supported case study
- Export 6–10 key frames to PNG or PDF for the narrative.
- Create a short prototype path that mirrors your story.
- Set file access to view and add a password if needed. Disable copy/export for viewers if your org requires it. (Figma Help Centre)
- Add alt text or adjacent captions for images in your portfolio. Align with WCAG 2.2 basics. (W3C)
- Provide a one-page PDF per case for vendor systems that block external links.
Three to five cited statistics you can reference
- Figma adoption: e.g., 86.4% of “Growth Company Designers” report Figma for interface design in 2024/25; survey fielded Nov 2024–Jan 2025, N = 2,220. (UX Tools)
- Remote work level: global average ~1.27 days WFH in 2024/25; 16,000+ respondents across 40 countries; rates highest in English-speaking countries and lowest in Asia. (Stanford News, SIEPR)
- Accessibility baseline: 96.3% of 1,000,000 home pages had detectable WCAG 2 failures in 2023; common failures include low contrast text (83.6%). (WebAIM)
Conclusion
You do not need “Figma-only” case studies to land remote UX roles. You do need crisp, outcome-focused stories. Figma strengthens those stories when it lets reviewers inspect interactions or components quickly and securely. Use the hybrid approach: a short narrative plus a curated Figma link and a one-page PDF. That balance respects time zones, bandwidth, and reviewer attention.
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Methodology
- Tool adoption: We cite the UX Tools Survey 2024/25 methodology page with dates and sample size (N = 2,220; Nov 2024–Jan 2025) and use category results that list Figma’s adoption by segment. (UX Tools)
- Remote work context: We rely on SIEPR’s 2025 summaries of the Global Survey of Working Arrangements and a peer-reviewed article summarizing the 2022–2025 waves, including sample sizes and stable averages. (SIEPR, PMC)
- Accessibility: Standards and dates come from the W3C announcement of WCAG 2.2 as a Recommendation and WebAIM’s large-scale automated audit of 1,000,000 home pages. (W3C, WebAIM)
- Practice guidance: We reference NN/g public guidance that hiring managers prioritize real case studies over links alone. (LinkedIn)
FAQ
Do I need Figma case studies specifically?
You need strong case studies. They can be hosted anywhere. Figma artifacts help when they reveal interactions or component logic and are easy to inspect. (Figma Help Centre)
How many case studies should I include?
Three to five well-scoped projects is a reliable target. Prioritize clarity over volume. (UXmatters)
How do I protect sensitive prototypes?
Use Figma’s password-protected links on paid plans and set files to view-only. Consider disabling copy/export. (Figma Help Centre)
What if my work is not in Figma?
That is fine. Tell a clear story using annotated images, flows, and outcomes. Add a small Figma sample project later to demonstrate tool fluency.
Do I need to meet accessibility standards in my portfolio?
Will remote teams read long case studies?
Assume skim first. Lead with a short summary, key decisions, and outcomes. Offer deeper sections and a Figma link for detail.
Can I send only a prototype link?
Avoid sending a prototype alone. Pair it with a clear, two-minute narrative so reviewers understand context. (LinkedIn)
Quick Reference Pack: TLDR, Stats, Table, FAQ
TL;DR
- Case studies are non-negotiable; tool choice is secondary.
- Figma is widely adopted, so add a curated file or prototype when it adds clarity. (UX Tools)
- Ship a hybrid: short narrative + Figma link + one-page PDF.
- Meet WCAG 2.2 basics to stand out. (W3C)
Stats block
- Figma adoption: examples include 86.4% for “Growth Company Designers” in interface design; N = 2,220; Nov 2024–Jan 2025. (UX Tools)
- Remote work level: ~1.27 days WFH worldwide in 2024/25; 16,000+ respondents across 40 countries. (Stanford News)
- Accessibility: 96.3% of 1,000,000 home pages had detectable WCAG 2 failures (2023). (WebAIM)
Comparison table (from above)
| Scenario | Pure Figma link | Narrative only | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skimmability | ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Shows decisions | ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Inspect interactions | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Security controls | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Mini-FAQ
- Do I need Figma-specific cases? No, but Figma artifacts can help.
- How many projects? 3–5 concise case studies. (UXmatters)
- Protect sensitive work? Use passwords and view-only links. (Figma Help Centre)
Methodology notes
We prioritized primary sources: UX Tools Survey 2024/25 (methods and N), SIEPR’s 2025 WFH summaries and peer-reviewed synthesis, W3C’s WCAG 2.2 announcement, WebAIM’s Million report, and Figma Help Center documentation. (UX Tools, SIEPR, PMC, W3C, WebAIM, Figma Help Centre)
