Sr Product Designer, Spectrum Design System

Adobe•San Francisco, CA

1d•$124,600 - $234,250

About The Position

The opportunity Do you have a passion for exceptional digital experiences, elegant UI, and solving complex design problems at scale? Adobe Design is seeking a Senior Designer to join the Spectrum Design System, one of the most well-respected design systems in the world. We bridge design and technology, providing Adobe with resources, tools, and services that bring clarity, coherence, and polish to all Adobe products. Our mission is to enable great customer experiences through elevated and scalable design, from the smallest bits of design data to complex components and patterns. Above all, we believe design should be joyful, collaborative, and full of momentum! We're proud of the expertise we bring, but we're even more passionate about what we can build together, and enjoying the journey of design together. About you You’re a creative force with excellent aesthetic judgment and a deep dedication to collaboration. You set the standard with your craft, your approach, and your ability to foster camaraderie. Your work delights customers and inspires peers, and you thrive in environments where vision and execution go hand in hand.

Requirements

High level of craftmanship within visual and UI design.
Experience in design systems and a track record of for solving creative problem sets.
Ability to solve complex design challenges across products or platforms.
Expert level proficiency with Figma and Figma libraries.
A collaborative and open-minded outlook, and a high degree of comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
Creative and analytical skills to facilitate workshops and communicate insights that inspire design opportunities.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with engineering partners to bring designs to life.
An experimentation-driven approach to learning and working with new tools, for example Claude Code, Figma connectors, and advanced prototyping.
Desire for continuous learning—and active participation in an inclusive and empowering environment that encourages all members to do innovative and impactful work.
Solid understanding of and passion for accessible and inclusive design practices.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Elevate design quality across foundational systems and the big-picture for design across Adobe.
Inspire visionary thinking by pushing what’s possible with Spectrum and stretching the system thoughtfully.
Embrace the future through collaboration with technical partners to ensure Spectrum works with evolving design tooling, including AI.
Promote Spectrum by partnering with teams, capturing feedback, and integrating insights into system evolution.
Uphold accessibility standards and apply inclusive design practices in all work.