Principal Designer, Adobe Express

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

We’re looking for a deeply innovative, strategic, and forward-thinking Principal 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.

About the team

Adobe Express is on a mission to help business owners, social marketers, communicators, and side hustlers create standout content in minutes. Our design team is passionate about delivering a fast, easy, and fun creative experience that empowers users to bring their ideas to life—beautifully and effortlessly.

Learn more at http://express.adobe.com

What you’ll do

• Design seamless, end-to-end experiences that cater to diverse needs, are scalable and reusable, and ensure a consistent yet adaptable user experience.

• Craft best-in-class visionary concepts for the future of cross-team creation while confidently persuading senior and executive leadership to invest in and pivot toward these strategic opportunities.

• Demonstrate a proven track record of designing and shipping products that not only meet user needs but also deliver measurable impact. You take pride in your work and ensure it serves a clear purpose.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, researchers, and other designers (within Express and across other Adobe product offerings such as Document Cloud).

• Lead design initiatives from driving strategy to concept and execution through launch, ensuring consistency and adaptability across platforms.

• Advocate for user needs and accessibility, ensuring our tools serve a diverse and global audience.

• Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional teams to explore and integrate emerging technologies—especially AI—ensuring our solutions stay innovative, relevant, and at the forefront of creative expression.

What you bring

• Tackle complex interaction challenges with enthusiasm, visualizing and communicating ideas through sketches, storyboards, 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 8+ years of experience in product design.

• Strong visual and interaction design skills across web and mobile platforms.

• Proficiency with tools like Figma and Origami, 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.

• 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.

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