Director of Design Operations at Adobe

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software Development, Biotechnology, Digital MediaIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess over 10 years of experience in Design Operations, Creative Program Management, or a related field, with at least 7 years in a leadership role demonstrating people management and operational excellence. Experience working with in-house creative teams, collaborating with various disciplines like design, content strategy, research, engineering, and product management is essential. The role requires experience in directly addressing ambiguous problems with product and engineering to develop overarching strategies, establishing credibility with senior executives, and leading/scaling operations within SaaS or Digital environments. Proven experience in building and nurturing a collaborative and inclusive team environment is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Director of Design Operations will act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to design leadership, contributing to the strategy, vision, and operational plan for the Cross-Cloud Product and Platform (CCPP) design organization. This role involves partnering with cross-functional leadership to drive creative alignment and decision-making, enabling a highly effective UX design organization. Key responsibilities include scaling strategic design initiatives, simplifying complex problems through iterative operational improvements, and leading/coaching a team of program managers within a large, multidisciplinary design organization. The Director will foster a culture of collaboration and user-focused design excellence, advocate for design-led product development, build cross-organizational bridges to enhance design impact, and own communications and operations for the design team to maintain team morale and support a healthy design culture.

Skills

Design Operations

Business Strategy

Operations Management

Program Management

Strategic Alignment

Organizational Design

Cross-functional Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Process Optimization

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