Digital Asset Management Specialist

Canon U.S.A., Inc.; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Dress for Your Day attire

Volunteer opportunities

Canon welcome kit

Job summary

Canon U.S.A., Inc. in Melville, NY is seeking a Digital Asset Management Specialist to optimize AEM Assets, ensure assets are organized, searchable, and compliant across global channels.

The role supports hybrid work with three in-office days weekly; requires 3–5 years of enterprise DAM experience, strong metadata and taxonomy skills, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus 3–5 years of related experience.
• MLIS strongly preferred; Education in Library/Information Science or related field.
• 3–5 years managing an enterprise DAM system (AEM Assets) and related workflows.
• In-depth knowledge of AEM Assets 6.5 or AEM as a Cloud Service; metadata standards; taxonomy; faceted search.
• Familiarity with Adobe CC tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and export specs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Canon’s global DAM taxonomy and metadata schemas.
• Oversee asset ingestion, enforce naming conventions, and configure review workflows in AEM.
• Manage DRM fields, licensing, and automated embargo/expiration workflows.
• Onboard and train internal staff and partners; monitor usage and improve search navigation.

Skills

Metadata governance

Taxonomy design

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS)

Information Architecture, Communications, Marketing or related field

Tools

AEM Assets

Adobe Creative Cloud

Brand Portal / Asset Share Commons

Job description

About the Role

Canon USA in Melville, NY is currently seeking a Digital Asset Management Specialist (Specialist, Digital Asset Mgt). The Digital Asset Management Specialist will manage and optimize Canon’s Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Assets platform to ensure digital assets are organized, searchable, compliant, and accessible across global digital channels. This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

Your Impact

1. Taxonomy, Metadata & Governance - Design, implement, and maintain Canon’s global DAM taxonomy, folder hierarchy, and controlled vocabularies (e.g., product lines like EOS R System, imagePROGRAF, Medical Systems, B2B solutions) - Build and manage custom AEM Metadata Schemas and mandatory field requirements for asset ingestion - Clean up legacy files, perform routine audits, resolve overlapping tagging structures, and eliminate duplicate assets - Leverage AEM Smart Tags (AI/ML) and balance automated tagging with curated, business-specific metadata
2. Workflow & Ingestion Management - Oversee asset ingestion from internal creative teams, agency partners, and regional business units - Enforce file-naming conventions, color profiles, resolution guidelines, and compression standards prior to publishing - Configure and maintain asset review, approval, and activation workflows within AEM Assets - Collaborate with AEM Sites Managers to ensure assets map cleanly to web templates and dynamic media delivery components
3. Rights, Licensing & Compliance - Manage digital rights management (DRM) fields, including photographer licensing, talent release forms, regional usage limits, and expiration dates - Configure automated embargo and expiration workflows in AEM to unpublish or archive assets when licenses expire
4. Training, User Access & Stakeholder Support - Manage user roles and Access Control Lists (ACLs) in coordination with the IT AEM Administrator to ensure proper permissions - Onboard and train internal staff, freelancers, and agency partners on AEM Assets, brand portal usage, and search navigation - Monitor system usage, produce analytics on asset utilization, and continuously gather feedback to improve search experience

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Required Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS), Information Architecture, Communications, Marketing, or a related field (MLIS strongly preferred)
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience managing an enterprise Digital Asset Management (DAM) system (AEM Assets experience required)
• Technical Mastery:
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Assets 6.5 or AEM as a Cloud Service)
• Deep understanding of metadata standards (EXIF, IPTC, XMP), taxonomy building, and faceted search logic
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and asset export specifications
• Basic understanding of web publishing principles, SEO, and CDN delivery (Dynamic Media)
• Skills: - Meticulous attention to detail and obsession with order and categorizing information - Strong cross-functional management skills—ability to hold creative and marketing teams accountable to governance policies - Excellent communication skills to translate complex library principles into simple user training
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Adobe Brand Portal or Asset Share Commons
• Familiarity with consumer electronics, photographic equipment, or enterprise hardware product lines
• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) – AEM Assets Developer or Business Practitioner

We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $69,300 - $103,770 annually.

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

Who We Are

Where Talent Fosters Innovation.

Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

And Even More Perks!

• Employee referral bonus
• Employee discounts
• "Dress for Your Day" attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
• Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else †Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers’ site https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon.

Workstyle Description

Hybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications & Experience- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS), Information Architecture, Communications, Marketing, or a related field (MLIS strongly preferred)- Experience: 3–5 years of experience managing an enterprise Digital Asset Management (DAM) system (AEM Assets experience required)Technical Mastery:- In-depth knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Assets 6.5 or AEM as a Cloud Service)- Deep understanding of metadata standards (EXIF, IPTC, XMP), taxonomy building, and faceted search logic- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and asset export specifications- Basic understanding of web publishing principles, SEO, and CDN delivery (Dynamic Media)Skills:- Meticulous attention to detail and obsession with order and categorizing information- Strong cross-functional management skills—ability to hold creative and marketing teams accountable to governance policies- Excellent communication skills to translate complex library principles into simple user trainingPreferred Qualifications- Experience with Adobe Brand Portal or Asset Share Commons- Familiarity with consumer electronics, photographic equipment, or enterprise hardware product lines- Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) – AEM Assets Developer or Business Practitioner

We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $69,300 - $103,770 annually.