Group Design Manager — Brand & Asset Experience

Adobe; Seattle, San Jose (WA, CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Design is seeking a Group Design Manager to lead a distributed team of world-class designers, shaping how brand and asset management experiences evolve across Creative Cloud and Experience Cloud. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional influence in delivering customer-centric, AI-forward solutions.

You will set design standards, guide execution, and partner with product, engineering, and senior leadership to ensure cohesive brand experiences across

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience leading design within a matrixed organization.
• Deep understanding of creative workflows, asset management, and on-brand content creation.
• Ability to drive progress in ambiguous environments and influence multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Set a high bar for design excellence and oversee day-to-day team operations to deliver quality work.
• Identify uncharted opportunities and influence roadmaps and long-term investments.
• Foster a trust-based, collaborative environment with cross-functional partners to drive alignment.
• Hire, mentor, and retain exceptional design talent and lead evolution in AI-enabled work.

Skills

Design leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Mentorship & people management

Job description

Adobe Design is seeking a Group Design Manager to lead a distributed team of world-class designers, shaping how brand and asset management experiences evolve across Creative Cloud and Experience Cloud. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional influence in delivering customer-centric, AI-forward solutions.

You will set design standards, guide execution, and partner with product, engineering, and senior leadership to ensure cohesive brand experiences across