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Creative jobs at Adobe span brand design, content strategy, UX, motion graphics, and product storytelling across the company's teams. Adobe has a well-established sponsorship infrastructure and regularly supports Creative hires through multiple visa pathways, making it a viable target for international candidates pursuing design and creative roles in the technology sector.
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Enterprise brands need more creative than any internal team can produce alone: dozens of branded variants a week, across every channel. Adobe's Firefly Creative Production platform can generate that volume, but it can't decide what to build, spot the real ask behind a request, or tell a quick workflow from a custom one. That's the job: turning a rough brief into clear creative direction before anything gets generated. That means knowing motion, VFX, and 3D well enough to say what's achievable now, what needs a custom build, and what's not worth doing, and flagging platform gaps to product and engineering with enough detail to act on. This isn't necessarily an execution role. It's about deciding what gets made, and making sure it's the right call.
- Turn rough briefs into clear creative direction and defined use cases before work starts.
- Judge feasibility across motion, VFX, and 3D: what existing workflows handle now, what needs a custom build, what's out of scope.
- Work with Forward Deployed Engineering to spec out requests that exceed current capability.
- Set expectations directly with customer creative and marketing teams before production starts.
- Stay sharp in motion graphics, VFX, and 3D to judge output quality without doing the execution.
- Surface specific product and engineering gaps to internal teams, drawn from real customer requests.
- Track tools like Firefly, Runway, and Veo closely enough to adjust direction as they evolve.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years in motion, VFX, or 3D production, with real experience setting direction, not just implementing someone else's.
- Proficiency in After Effects, Cinema4D or Maya, Substance 3D, and generative AI tools, enough to judge craft and feasibility without daily hands-on work.
- A track record of turning vague requests into clear direction, from an agency, brand team, or client-facing role.
- Comfortable pushing back on scope and timeline with customers directly.
- Experience translating creative intent into technical specs with engineering or production teams.
- A plus: familiar node-based workflows or generative AI pipelines at scale.
Who Thrives In This Role
- Prefers setting direction over delivering on specs.
- Wants customer-facing, cross-functional work over solo, heads-down work.
About Adobe
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
Let’s Adobe together
At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process. At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.
Expected Pay Range:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $109,400 -- $199,600 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 $137,800 - $199,600. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
State-Specific Notices:
California: Fair Chance Ordinances 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.
Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The Opportunity
Enterprise brands need more creative than any internal team can produce alone: dozens of branded variants a week, across every channel. Adobe's Firefly Creative Production platform can generate that volume, but it can't decide what to build, spot the real ask behind a request, or tell a quick workflow from a custom one. That's the job: turning a rough brief into clear creative direction before anything gets generated. That means knowing motion, VFX, and 3D well enough to say what's achievable now, what needs a custom build, and what's not worth doing, and flagging platform gaps to product and engineering with enough detail to act on. This isn't necessarily an execution role. It's about deciding what gets made, and making sure it's the right call.
- Turn rough briefs into clear creative direction and defined use cases before work starts.
- Judge feasibility across motion, VFX, and 3D: what existing workflows handle now, what needs a custom build, what's out of scope.
- Work with Forward Deployed Engineering to spec out requests that exceed current capability.
- Set expectations directly with customer creative and marketing teams before production starts.
- Stay sharp in motion graphics, VFX, and 3D to judge output quality without doing the execution.
- Surface specific product and engineering gaps to internal teams, drawn from real customer requests.
- Track tools like Firefly, Runway, and Veo closely enough to adjust direction as they evolve.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years in motion, VFX, or 3D production, with real experience setting direction, not just implementing someone else's.
- Proficiency in After Effects, Cinema4D or Maya, Substance 3D, and generative AI tools, enough to judge craft and feasibility without daily hands-on work.
- A track record of turning vague requests into clear direction, from an agency, brand team, or client-facing role.
- Comfortable pushing back on scope and timeline with customers directly.
- Experience translating creative intent into technical specs with engineering or production teams.
- A plus: familiar node-based workflows or generative AI pipelines at scale.
Who Thrives In This Role
- Prefers setting direction over delivering on specs.
- Wants customer-facing, cross-functional work over solo, heads-down work.
About Adobe
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
Let’s Adobe together
At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process. At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.
Expected Pay Range:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $109,400 -- $199,600 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 $137,800 - $199,600. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
State-Specific Notices:
California: Fair Chance Ordinances 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.
Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Build a portfolio that speaks Adobe's language
Adobe recruits Creative professionals who demonstrate fluency with its own product ecosystem. Showcase work built in Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, or Premiere Pro, and frame projects around measurable outcomes like conversion, engagement, or brand consistency.
Target roles that map to specialty occupation criteria
For H-1B eligibility, your Creative role must qualify as a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree. Titles like UX Designer, Brand Strategist, or Motion Designer with degree requirements in design, communications, or a related field carry stronger cases than generalist creative titles.
Clarify sponsorship intent before advancing in interviews
Adobe's recruiting process for Creative roles moves through portfolio reviews and multiple design rounds. Ask your recruiter directly whether the role is open to sponsorship before investing in lengthy interview stages, not after receiving an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find Adobe Creative roles filtered by visa type
Filtering by visa type saves time when you're targeting Adobe specifically. Migrate Mate lets you browse current Creative openings at Adobe by sponsorship eligibility, so you're only applying to roles that align with your visa situation.
Understand how OPT timing interacts with H-1B filing windows
If you're on F-1 OPT, Adobe must file your H-1B petition in April for an October 1 start. USCIS selection happens in March, so your OPT end date and the lottery timeline need to align. A 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you a critical buffer if you miss a lottery cycle.
Get your degree equivalency documented before PERM begins
For Green Card pathways like EB-2 or EB-3, Adobe's legal team will assess whether your credentials meet the position's minimum requirements under DOL PERM rules. If you hold a three-year degree or a mix of education and experience, get a formal equivalency evaluation early to avoid delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Adobe sponsor H-1B visas for Creatives?
Yes, Adobe sponsors H-1B visas for Creative roles where the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles like UX Designer, Brand Designer, or Content Strategist typically meet this threshold. Adobe works with immigration counsel to file petitions and generally supports employees through the full H-1B process, including transfers and extensions.
Which visa types are commonly used for Creative roles at Adobe?
Creative professionals at Adobe are commonly sponsored on H-1B, E-3 visa (for Australian citizens), and TN visas (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying categories). Adobe also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for students in eligible degree programs. For longer-term permanent residence, EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways are available for qualifying Creative hires.
What qualifications does Adobe expect for Creative roles requiring sponsorship?
Adobe typically looks for a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to the role, such as graphic design, interaction design, communications, or fine arts. For mid-to-senior Creative positions, a strong portfolio demonstrating hands-on experience with design systems, brand work, or UX deliverables carries as much weight as formal credentials. Generalist backgrounds without a clear degree-to-role connection can complicate specialty occupation determinations for H-1B purposes.
How do I apply for Creative jobs at Adobe?
You can browse and apply for Creative roles at Adobe through Migrate Mate, which filters openings by visa sponsorship eligibility so you can confirm a role is open to your visa type before applying. Adobe's Creative hiring process typically includes a portfolio review, recruiter screen, and multiple rounds with the design or brand team. Having your portfolio in a shareable format optimized for remote review gives you an advantage in early screening stages.
How do I time my application if my OPT or current visa status is expiring?
Timing matters significantly for Creative roles at Adobe when your authorization is tied to a deadline. H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October start, so if your OPT expires before then, STEM OPT extension may bridge the gap. If you're transferring from another H-1B employer, Adobe can file an H-1B transfer and you're authorized to work immediately upon receipt notice, without waiting for approval.