AI-Native Design Leader — Lead Firefly Experience

Adobe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 386,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Design is seeking an AI-native, product-minded design leader to steer Firefly design and shape the future of AI-powered creativity for creatives and creators. This hands-on role demands a builder who leads builders, owning experience outcomes and driving measurable business impact.

You will guide cross-functional teams, define strategy tied to MAU growth, lead design reviews, and elevate craft while accelerating velocity in a fast-paced, 0-to-1 product environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing design teams at senior levels.
• Proven track record shipping AI-native consumer products for creatives.
• Strong product strategy and interaction design capabilities.
• Ability to influence across Product, Eng, Data Science, and Research teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive design strategy for Firefly aligned with MAU growth and competitive differentiation.
• Lead regular design reviews and reduce UI debt while maintaining velocity.
• Guide non-designer builders to shape explorations into cohesive user experiences.
• Navigate Adobe’s matrixed organization to drive decisive progress and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Product Orientation

AI Native Fluency

Cross-Functional Influence

Organizational Agility

Craft Excellence

Communication

Steady Leadership

Job description

Adobe Design is seeking an AI-native, product-minded design leader to steer Firefly design and shape the future of AI-powered creativity for creatives and creators. This hands-on role demands a builder who leads builders, owning experience outcomes and driving measurable business impact.

You will guide cross-functional teams, define strategy tied to MAU growth, lead design reviews, and elevate craft while accelerating velocity in a fast-paced, 0-to-1 product environment.