Creative Director, Art/Design at Adobe

San Francisco, California, United States

Adobe Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Digital Media, Advertising, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years' experience in related roles, with 1–2 years in a lead or management position
  • Expertise in leading creative projects and initiatives from concept through execution across disciplines (web, print, interactive, etc.)
  • Experience playing a significant role in the development and delivery of new technology or major innovations
  • Problem-solving skills to propose effective solutions
  • Ability to explain design decision rationales to a broad audience
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment, anticipate issues, and think big-picture
  • A positive, results-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

  • Guide the creative process for a category, setting the concept, theme, or artistic direction for campaigns, products, or brand initiatives. Ensure all creative elements align with brand goals and audience
  • Maintain product expertise and ability to create new original assets and guide agency partners in doing the same
  • Lead the Creative Architecture, Brand Architecture or visual Expression to ensure art assets are on brand
  • Drive creative vision, manage project execution, and deliver high-quality work in partnership with internal stakeholders and external agencies
  • Manage relationships with external agencies, acting as primary point of contact. Ensure their contributions align with the overall creative direction
  • Interpret creative briefs and set the strategic direction for internal teams and external agencies
  • Develop high-level ideas that are the foundation for creative projects and that resonate with the brand and target audience
  • Safeguard brand identity by ensuring all creative outputs align with brand guidelines and have a cohesive look and feel
  • Actively collaborate with business units, Campaign, and cross-functional marketing teams to support project goals. Align on strategy and creative direction
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, technological advancements, and design innovations so the brand’s creative work is relevant and engaging
  • Act as a mentor and motivator. Create an encouraging team environment with an open and positive attitude
  • Represent the organization in conferences, blogs, and design competitions to promote its mission and goals

Skills

Creative Direction
Art Direction
Design
Brand Strategy
Campaign Management
Advertising
Marketing
Visual Storytelling
Concept Development
Team Leadership
Communication
Organizational Skills

Adobe

Software solutions for content creation and marketing

About Adobe

Adobe provides a range of software solutions focused on digital experiences, catering to creative professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. Its main offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains tools for photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, UI/UX design, 3D and augmented reality, and social media content creation. Adobe also offers marketing solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud and document management services via Adobe Document Cloud. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its software through monthly or annual plans, with special pricing available for students, teachers, and businesses. Adobe differentiates itself from competitors by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cover various aspects of content creation and marketing, all integrated into one platform. The goal of Adobe is to empower users to create, manage, and optimize their digital content effectively.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$668.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, DesignIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Emerging AI-driven design tools offer similar functionalities at lower costs.
Open-source alternatives may attract users away from Adobe's subscription model.
Data privacy concerns could affect trust in Adobe's cloud services.

Differentiation

Adobe offers a comprehensive suite for content creation, marketing, and document management.
Adobe's subscription model includes special pricing for students, teachers, and businesses.
Adobe integrates advanced analytics with Experience Cloud for data-driven marketing.

Upsides

Generative AI tools enhance Adobe's content creation and editing efficiency.
Remote work boosts demand for Adobe's cloud-based document management solutions.
AR's popularity in marketing benefits Adobe's 3D and AR tools.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI