Sr Design Manager, Firefly Generative Video
About The Position
Adobe is seeking an inspiring design leader to shape the future of creative workflows, making them truly human-centered in the age of generative AI. As the Senior Design Manager for Firefly Generative Video, you'll define and drive the vision for end-to-end video creation workflows that leverage both Adobe and third-party models. You'll lead a team focused on innovation, collaborating closely with AI researchers, user researchers, and cross-functional partners to design solutions that meet real user needs. Creative tooling is undergoing a transformational leap where AI is enabling entirely new ways of working. This role is pivotal in making sure that human creativity stays at the center.
Requirements
- Empathetic leadership that fosters inclusion, trust, and creativity; enable designers to do their most impactful work.
- A deep understanding of creative workflows, ideally grounded in a personal creative practice; connections to the creative community are a strong plus.
- Experience leading design within a matrixed organization and influencing across multiple disciplines.
- Outstanding communication and storytelling skills. Inspire teams and influence partners through clear, compelling narratives.
- Proven ability to advocate for users while balancing product strategy and business priorities.
- Comfort with ambiguity and rapid change; thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience facilitating design thinking activities, such as workshops or sprints, for early-stage strategy.
- A learner's mindset of curiosity and adaptability to stay on top of the latest AI breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Establish and scale a user-centered design practice that connects long-term vision with achievable near-term milestones.
- Foster a trust-based, collaborative environment that encourages deep partnerships with cross-functional teams; drive alignment on the key pillars of your projects.
- Set a high bar for design excellence - from strategic framing and problem definition to detailed execution and polish.
- Dive deep into complex product spaces, staying hands-on with emerging technologies and up to date on the latest in AI and generative media.
- Oversee day-to-day team operations (e.g., critiques, syncs, reviews) in partnership with program management.
- Represent the team and its work to executives, stakeholders, and external audiences (including conferences and events).
- Hire, develop, and retain exceptional designers; mentor and grow early-career talent.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Publishing Industries
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
