Our Company
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
The opportunity
At Adobe, we aim for excellence in everything we do, and our design team is no exception. As a Sr Staff Designer, you will have the outstanding opportunity to lead and craft multiple large initiatives that have a significant impact on our workflows. You will be a strong advocate for Adobe design, setting strategic goals that align with our broader vision. This role is perfect for an ambitious individual looking to influence and unify cross-functional projects under a cohesive design direction.
What you'll do
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Take Initiative: Demonstrate ownership and work independently, with minimal need for supervision. Lead design projects proactively.
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Craft the Design Direction: Influence the overall design strategy, ensuring consistency across multiple projects and product teams.
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Strategic Alignment: Align design work closely with business goals, product roadmaps, and foster cross-department collaboration to ensure cohesive solutions.
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Lead Complex Projects: Manage long-term, intricate design projects that require cross-team collaboration and a broad approach to problem-solving.
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Lift the Design Level: Always raise the design quality, encouraging others to uphold high standards and paying close attention to detail in all aspects of design.
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Leverage AI in Design: Integrate AI capabilities where relevant to enhance design processes, improve user experiences, and build innovative solutions that align with product goals.
What you need to succeed
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Proven Expertise: A strong portfolio showcasing outstanding design skills and experience in leading large-scale design projects.
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Problem Solver: Ability to establish and align strategic goals with the company's overall vision.
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Collaborative Leader: Experience in driving cross-functional projects and influencing teams to adopt and align with design goals.
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AI Knowledge: Solid understanding of AI and its capabilities, with the ability to integrate AI into design processes.
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Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to delivering flawless design work.
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Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies clearly.
Why Adobe?
At Adobe, we are dedicated to encouraging a culture of innovation and collaboration. We equip our employees with the tools and resources they need to excel and flourish. We provide competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. As a part of our team, you will work alongside hardworking professionals who are enthusiastic about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and crafting world-class solutions.
How to Apply
Ready to make your mark at Adobe? Apply now by submitting your resume and portfolio through our online application portal. We look forward to seeing how you can contribute to our team and help us continue to build outstanding design experiences!
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.
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 $157,300 -- $292,200 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 (as listed on the job posting), 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 or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [email protected] or call (408) 536-3015.
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