Staff Product Designer, Adobe Express
Adobe
- Location
- San Francisco
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- H-1B history
- 221 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 3h ago
Skills
About this role
The opportunity
We’re looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Staff Designer to join the Adobe Express Design team. In this role, you’ll be a champion for seamless, end-to-end user experiences that are scalable, reusable, and inclusive. You’ll help shape the future of storytelling in a world transformed by AI—rethinking workflows and unlocking new creative possibilities for our users. What you’ll do Lead design initiatives end-to-end — from strategy and concept through execution and launch — ensuring experiences are consistent, scalable, and adaptable across platforms. Drive holistic, cross-functional collaboration with product managers, engineers, researchers, and designers across Express and broader Adobe product offerings like Document Cloud to identify alignment opportunities and close experience gaps. Ship products that measurably move the needle — you design with purpose, advocate for user needs and accessibility, and hold yourself accountable to outcomes that serve a diverse and global audience. Partner with researchers and cross-functional teams to explore and integrate emerging technologies especially AI to keep our solutions innovative and at the forefront of creative expression. Champion design both internally and externally evangelizing the value of craft and its role in shaping the product. What you bring Tackle complex interaction challenges with enthusiasm, visualizing and communicating ideas through high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, or animations. A strong portfolio showcasing innovative and user-centered design solutions. Experience designing for complex, multi-platform products. A proactive, collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills. Passion for creativity, storytelling, and empowering users through design. A deep curiosity about the future of design and technology, especially in the AI space. What you need to succeed Must-haves: A related degree or 7+ years of experience in product design. Strong visual and interaction design skills across web and mobile platforms. Proficiency with tools like Figma and Cursor, with a sharp eye for craft and detail. A track record of fostering inclusive, empowering environments that drive innovation. Exceptional communication, presentation, and project management abilities. Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels—from ICs to executives. Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to bring clarity to complex challenges. Strategic thinking that bridges design and business to drive cross-functional initiatives. Nice-to-haves: Experience building AI related features. Preferred Accessibility Design Skills: Experience designing accessible and inclusive interfaces for people with disabilities. Familiarity with WCAG standards and testing for accessibility compliance. Certifications such as CPACC, WAS, CPWA, or ADS from IAAP are a plus. About Adobe Design Adobe Design is the multidisciplinary, global organization behind Adobe experiences. Our full-stack team includes design researchers, design engineers, experience designers, brand designers, content strategists, and program managers dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for Adobe users. About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from