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Overview
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Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences. We empower people to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences across all screens.
What you’ll do
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate emerging technologies into real, scalable product experiences that inspire creativity and help users succeed.
Shape product vision, explore new workflows, and raise the quality bar across surfaces.
Influence and inspire teams through clarity, vision, and deep design expertise.
Design intuitive workflows that blend AI-powered automation with human creativity and control.
Prototype future-forward experiences to align teams around bold ideas and direction.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and research partners to bring concepts to life.
Advocate for design strategy and clarity with executive stakeholders.
Champion simplicity, usability, and polish across every touchpoint of the Express editor.
Mentor and inspire other designers, contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking team culture.
What you’ll need to succeed
8+ years designing intuitive, high-impact products across web and mobile platforms.
Experience shaping and delivering large-scale, user-centered product experiences.
Deep interest in AI and how it transforms creativity, productivity, and user behavior.
Strong storytelling and communication skills to align and inspire cross-functional teams.
Comfort navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving product vision.
A strong eye for detail and dedication to craft, simplicity, and cohesion.
Preferred Accessibility Design Skills
Experience designing accessible and inclusive interfaces for people with disabilities.
Understanding of applying WCAG conformance criteria in design, specifically testing comps, wireframes, and prototypes for accessibility standards.
Accessibility certifications CPACC, WAS, CPWA, or ADS from the IAAP preferred.
About Adobe Design Adobe Design creates tools that amplify the world’s ability to create and communicate. We’re a global team of designers, researchers, prototypers, content strategists, program managers, and more who work across Adobe’s three product lines: Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
Compensation and notices Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $173,400 – $317,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
For sales roles, salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission). For non-sales roles, salaries are expressed as base salary with potential short-term incentives under the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). Some roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
State-Specific Notices California: Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and fair chance ordinances.
Colorado: If the role is open to hiring in Colorado, the application window will remain open until the stated time in Pacific Time, in compliance with pay transparency regulations. If not, the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
Massachusetts: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on gender, race/color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. If you require accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Design, Art / Creative, IT
Location notes and additional postings related to similar roles may be listed in this posting.
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Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences. We empower people to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences across all screens.
What you’ll do
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate emerging technologies into real, scalable product experiences that inspire creativity and help users succeed.
Shape product vision, explore new workflows, and raise the quality bar across surfaces.
Influence and inspire teams through clarity, vision, and deep design expertise.
Design intuitive workflows that blend AI-powered automation with human creativity and control.
Prototype future-forward experiences to align teams around bold ideas and direction.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and research partners to bring concepts to life.
Advocate for design strategy and clarity with executive stakeholders.
Champion simplicity, usability, and polish across every touchpoint of the Express editor.
Mentor and inspire other designers, contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking team culture.
What you’ll need to succeed
8+ years designing intuitive, high-impact products across web and mobile platforms.
Experience shaping and delivering large-scale, user-centered product experiences.
Deep interest in AI and how it transforms creativity, productivity, and user behavior.
Strong storytelling and communication skills to align and inspire cross-functional teams.
Comfort navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving product vision.
A strong eye for detail and dedication to craft, simplicity, and cohesion.
Preferred Accessibility Design Skills
Experience designing accessible and inclusive interfaces for people with disabilities.
Understanding of applying WCAG conformance criteria in design, specifically testing comps, wireframes, and prototypes for accessibility standards.
Accessibility certifications CPACC, WAS, CPWA, or ADS from the IAAP preferred.
About Adobe Design Adobe Design creates tools that amplify the world’s ability to create and communicate. We’re a global team of designers, researchers, prototypers, content strategists, program managers, and more who work across Adobe’s three product lines: Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
Compensation and notices Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $173,400 – $317,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
For sales roles, salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission). For non-sales roles, salaries are expressed as base salary with potential short-term incentives under the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). Some roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
State-Specific Notices California: Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and fair chance ordinances.
Colorado: If the role is open to hiring in Colorado, the application window will remain open until the stated time in Pacific Time, in compliance with pay transparency regulations. If not, the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
Massachusetts: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on gender, race/color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. If you require accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Design, Art / Creative, IT
Location notes and additional postings related to similar roles may be listed in this posting.
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