Sr Staff Product Designer, Frame.io

Adobe Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 207,900 - 301,050; Full time

Job summary

Frame.io, an Adobe Company, is seeking a design leader to shape product-wide design strategy across the Frame.io product, driving long-term direction and exceptional craft.

You will lead through prototyping, partner with Frame.io and Adobe leadership on strategic decisions, mentor designers, and push for generational advances in creative collaboration. The role demands 10+ years of product design, world-class craft, and a portfolio that shows leadership across complex systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product design experience with a track record of defining and shipping category-leading products at companies known for design excellence.
• World-class craft across visual design, interaction design, and prototyping.
• Strategic product vision with deep systems thinking.
• Executive-level communication and influence.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders across product, engineering, and business.
• Design leadership and mentorship at scale.
• A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional craft and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive product-wide design strategy and vision across the entire Frame.io product.
• Set and uphold the highest standard for design excellence across Frame.io.
• Lead through prototyping and design exploration with tools like Cursor and Figma.
• Partner with Frame.io and Adobe leadership to influence product strategy.
• Pioneer the future of creative collaboration technology and AI-powered tools.
• Serve as a design leader and mentor for the organization across Frame.io.

Skills

Product design leadership

Visual design

Interaction design

Prototyping

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Mentorship

Design systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Portfolio

Leadership at scale

Tools

Cursor

Figma

Job description

Frame.io, an Adobe Company, is changing the future of how creative work gets done by helping over 1 million creative professionals seamlessly collaborate from all over the world. We have built a product creatives recognize and love through constant innovation and incredible attention to detail.

What you'll do

• Drive product-wide design strategy and vision. You'll work across the entire Frame.io product to identify the most important opportunities, define long‑term design direction, and ensure a cohesive, best‑in‑class experience. You'll shape what we build and how we build it through rapid prototyping, validation, and exceptional craft.
• Set and uphold the highest standard for design excellence across Frame.io. Your work will define what exceptional looks like—from foundational systems to innovative new patterns. You'll ensure every experience reflects our commitment to fluidity, elegance, and obsessive attention to detail.
• Lead through prototyping and design exploration. Use the latest tools like Cursor, Figma, and emerging AI‑powered platforms to create compelling prototypes that bring new ideas to life and validate direction before we build.
• Partner with Frame.io and Adobe leadership to influence product strategy. Present design work and insights to senior stakeholders, build consensus across organizations, and ensure design thinking drives strategic decisions at the highest levels.
• Pioneer the future of creative collaboration technology. Deeply immerse yourself in generative AI, emerging creative workflows, and next‑generation tools. Identify transformative opportunities and define how Frame.io will lead the category forward.
• Serve as a design leader and mentor for the organization. Elevate the craft and strategic thinking of designers across Frame.io through critiques, workshops, and leading by example. Teach new tools and foster a culture of excellence that shapes the design organization's capabilities and impact.

What you need to succeed

• 10+ years of product design experience with a track record of defining and shipping category‑leading products at companies known for design excellence. You've operated at the highest levels of product design and have demonstrable impact on products used by millions.
• World‑class craft across visual design, interaction design, and prototyping. You create prototypes that inspire teams and validate breakthrough ideas—from new micro‑interactions to complex workflows. Your aesthetic judgment is impeccable and your work has set industry benchmarks for both quality and innovation.
• Strategic product vision with deep systems thinking. You understand complex product ecosystems, can envision multi‑year futures, and design foundational systems that enable the entire product to evolve. Your work is grounded in user insights while driving business outcomes at scale.
• Executive‑level communication and influence. You present with confidence, build compelling narratives that drive strategic alignment, and influence product direction across organizations including executive leadership.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders across product, engineering, and business. You create alignment at the highest levels, navigate complex organizational dynamics, and bring out the best in cross‑functional partners.
• Design leadership and mentorship at scale. You've elevated the capabilities of design teams through your example, feedback, and thought leadership. You foster culture, develop talent, and expand the impact of design organizations.
• A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional craft and thought leadership. Both the work shown and how you present it should be best‑in‑class—showcasing breakthrough solutions, meticulous execution, and the strategic impact you've driven at the highest levels of product design.

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.

Why Frame.io

Join a team that's redefining how creative work happens at a transformative moment in the industry. At Frame.io, you'll have the opportunity to shape products that impact millions of creative professionals, work alongside exceptional design talent, and define the future of creative collaboration. As part of Adobe, you'll have the resources and reach of a global leader combined with the entrepreneurial spirit and design‑first culture that makes Frame.io special.

If you're a design leader who combines visionary thinking with exceptional craft, who thrives on the most complex challenges and wants to define the future of an industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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Expected Pay Range

The U.S. pay range for this position is $158,000 – $301,050 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $207,900 – $301,050. As a note, for sales roles, starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short‑term incentives are in the form of a sales commission plan. Non‑sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short‑term incentives are in the form of an Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). Additionally, certain roles may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of a new‑hire equity award.

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California: Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

Colorado: Application Window Notice: If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

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