Staff Product Designer, Adobe Express

Adobe•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.