Creative Architect

Adobe

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CASan Francisco, CANew York, NYAtlanta, GA
Salary
$177,900–$257,550 / yr
Posted
119 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $216k
This role $218k
$147k most similar roles pay here $278k

This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $174,975–$256,728 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $218k versus about $216k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Adobe

Adobe Inc. is a global software company known for creative and multimedia software products including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and its cloud-based Creative Cloud and Document Cloud suites. Industry: Creative & Digital Experience Software

Adobe currently has 218 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $187,100–$270,950 across 216 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Creative Architect

Firefly Foundry, Creative Architect joins an intrapreneurial team to bridge the gap between enterprise customers and advanced generative AI services. This role functions as a product manager for clients, translating complex problems into technical architectures while building high-fidelity prototypes and compelling demos. You will immerse yourself in creative workflows to identify friction points and develop solutions using Adobe APIs, Firefly Services, and Creative Cloud capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses full-stack engineering expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, HTML, CSS, Python, Java, Go, or C++. Experience with AWS, Azure, WASM, WebGPU, and canvas rendering is valued. You will solve technical challenges within the media and entertainment sectors by integrating LLMs and text-to-image systems into production pipelines for brands and agencies. The role requires deep familiarity with professional tools like Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and AEM to deliver impactful results.

What you'll do

  • Translate complex customer problems into functional technical solutions and high-value use cases.
  • Build and prototype GenAI applications to drive internal alignment and customer engagement.
  • Immerse in client workflows to identify friction points and surface edge cases for product improvement.
  • Script, produce, and deliver compelling technical demos using Adobe APIs and Firefly services.
  • Define and scope technical architectures based on identified customer needs and requirements.
  • Influence the product roadmap by providing market signals from customers and partners.
  • Represent Adobe at industry events, advisory boards, and executive forums as a technical expert.

What we're looking for

  • Hold a BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Possess 7+ years of professional experience building and deploying web applications or interactive experiences.
  • Demonstrate full-stack development proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, HTML, CSS, and backend languages like Python, Java, Go, or C++.
  • Exhibit deep familiarity with enterprise creative production workflows across media, brand, and agency environments.
  • Possess hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, AEM, Workfront, Frame.io, and Express.
  • Demonstrate exposure to generative AI models, text-to-image systems, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Exhibit strong communication skills and executive presence to convey complex technical ideas to stakeholders.
  • Maintain the flexibility to travel across the continental US and internationally.

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