Adobe Inc. is hiring: Principal Creative Technologist - Video and Generative AI

Overview

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We provide everyone—from up-and-coming artists to global brands—everything they need to compose and deliver outstanding digital experiences. We're passionate about empowering people to develop captivating and influential stories through video, generative AI, and new technologies. We aim to hire top talent, ensuring outstanding employee experiences with equal opportunities.

The Opportunity

The Creative Technologist for Video functions as both a practitioner and innovator—engrossed in Adobe video tools and consistently exploring new creative technologies. This role focuses on curiosity, storytelling, and technical knowledge: you will implement emerging tools, exchange practical approaches, and encourage others with the art of possibility. Proficiency in video editing, compositing, and production is essential, along with the skill to explain intricate processes clearly. Collaboration with various teams and individuals to showcase Adobe technology's impact on video’s evolution is vital.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the in-house expert for Adobe video software (Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.), demonstrating practical skills.
• Research, prototype, and apply emerging creative technologies—with a focus on generative AI, video workflows, and automation.
• Partner with internal teams and external creators to develop and share innovative storytelling techniques.
• Record, edit, and produce compelling demo content that elucidates workflows and encourages new use cases.
• Serve as a market analyst, remaining informed about advancements in video production and generative AI to provide insights for product and marketing strategies.
• Attend events, workshops, and customer sessions as a self-assured and passionate advocate for Adobe technology.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing to provide hands-on insights and feedback based on real creative practice.
• Operate as a self-starter, taking ideas from concept to demo independently while influencing broader storytelling efforts.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Storytelling & communication: Ability to make complex technology accessible and inspiring for diverse audiences.
• Portfolio required: Videos, demos, and creative projects that showcase technical and creative expertise.
• Approach: Naturally curious, innovative, collaborative, and eager to explore new creative tools and workflows.
• Presentation skills: Confidence speaking to executive audiences, creative communities, and social channels.
• Deep hands-on experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools (Adobe Firefly, Google Veo 3, Midjourney, Flux, Stable Diffusion, etc.).
• Active use of LLMs (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.) in creative workflows.
• Capability to record, edit, and produce videos from start to finish.
• Programming or scripting skills (JavaScript, Python) a plus.

Compensation and Notices

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $142,700 – $250,000 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.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California: Fair Chance Ordinances — Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and fair chance ordinances.

Colorado: Application Window Notice — If this role is open to hiring in Colorado, the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice — It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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