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Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe is about. We give everyone—emerging artists to global brands—the tools they need to build and deliver exceptional creative work. We’re passionate about empowering people to create visually powerful content and helping brands connect authentically across every screen.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking for Associate Creative Director for Social who is equal part writer, satirist, cultural observer, and comedic architect. This isn’t a “social copywriter” job. This is for someone who understands the craft of writing for the internet at a professional level: short-form scripts, comedic beats, fast-pivot ideation, and character humor that can translate across TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging formats. This role will help build the voice of Adobe’s social ecosystem through original ideas, reactive content, and comedic story instincts, while collaborating with creators, editors, strategists, and production partners to bring programming to life.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead social-first creative development with a heavy emphasis on comedic writing, satirical framing, and short-form storytelling.
- Develop scripts, sketches, formats, and recurring characters that can anchor new social programming.
- Elevate Adobe’s brand presence by applying comedic timing, social literacy, and cultural proficiency to campaign moments and always-on content.
- Lead a team of writers and editors across tone, structure, and comedic craft.
- Translate insights and trends into ideas that feel original, sharp, and shareable.
- Partner with Influencer, Production, and Social Intelligence teams to develop ideas that resonate target audiences.
- Maintain a strong bar for creative excellence and writing quality across all social channels.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- A proven portfolio of comedic writing across short-form video, sketch, satire, or character formats.
- Professional experience writing for platforms like The Onion, SNL, late-night shows, digital satire studios, or equivalent environments.
- Strong understanding of social platforms, social pacing, and writing for visual comedic timing.
- Ability to write scripts that are concise, funny, unexpected, and deeply internet-native.
- Comfort working in a fast environment with changing inputs and high creative expectations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in both writer’s-room and social-native environments.
- Strong grasp of Adobe tools and generative workflows is a plus.
- A point of view on where internet humor is going and how brands should adapt.
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 $105,100 -- $206,150 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 $142,400 - $206,150. 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.
INTRODUCTION
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe is about. We give everyone—emerging artists to global brands—the tools they need to build and deliver exceptional creative work. We’re passionate about empowering people to create visually powerful content and helping brands connect authentically across every screen.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking for Associate Creative Director for Social who is equal part writer, satirist, cultural observer, and comedic architect. This isn’t a “social copywriter” job. This is for someone who understands the craft of writing for the internet at a professional level: short-form scripts, comedic beats, fast-pivot ideation, and character humor that can translate across TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging formats. This role will help build the voice of Adobe’s social ecosystem through original ideas, reactive content, and comedic story instincts, while collaborating with creators, editors, strategists, and production partners to bring programming to life.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead social-first creative development with a heavy emphasis on comedic writing, satirical framing, and short-form storytelling.
- Develop scripts, sketches, formats, and recurring characters that can anchor new social programming.
- Elevate Adobe’s brand presence by applying comedic timing, social literacy, and cultural proficiency to campaign moments and always-on content.
- Lead a team of writers and editors across tone, structure, and comedic craft.
- Translate insights and trends into ideas that feel original, sharp, and shareable.
- Partner with Influencer, Production, and Social Intelligence teams to develop ideas that resonate target audiences.
- Maintain a strong bar for creative excellence and writing quality across all social channels.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- A proven portfolio of comedic writing across short-form video, sketch, satire, or character formats.
- Professional experience writing for platforms like The Onion, SNL, late-night shows, digital satire studios, or equivalent environments.
- Strong understanding of social platforms, social pacing, and writing for visual comedic timing.
- Ability to write scripts that are concise, funny, unexpected, and deeply internet-native.
- Comfort working in a fast environment with changing inputs and high creative expectations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in both writer’s-room and social-native environments.
- Strong grasp of Adobe tools and generative workflows is a plus.
- A point of view on where internet humor is going and how brands should adapt.
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 $105,100 -- $206,150 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 $142,400 - $206,150. 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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Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for Creative Directors. A degree in graphic design, advertising, or visual communications maps cleanly to the role. A general business or liberal arts degree without a strong design component will likely trigger an RFE.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Creative Director roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. Past LCA activity signals an employer understands the H-1B process and has counsel ready to file.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation case
O*NET classifies Creative Directors under a specific SOC code with defined degree requirements. Reference this occupational profile when preparing documentation for your employer's attorney, it strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates.
Negotiate who covers premium processing fees
Many creative agencies are small employers unfamiliar with H-1B costs. Before accepting an offer, clarify in writing whether the employer covers the I-129 filing fee and premium processing, or whether those costs shift to you, USCIS allows employers to pass certain fees.
Build a portfolio that doubles as evidence
Your work samples aren't just for interviews. Employers filing your H-1B petition may need them to demonstrate the complexity and specialized nature of the role. Curate projects that show senior-level creative direction, not execution, before the petition is drafted.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching jobs
If a sponsoring employer conducts layoffs or you resign, you have 60 days to secure a new H-1B transfer. Creative Director searches take longer than average, so start networking before your current role ends, not after.
H-1B Visa Creative Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Creative Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. For Creative Directors, degrees in graphic design, visual communications, advertising, or fine arts typically satisfy this. Roles where any degree is accepted regardless of field are at higher risk of an RFE, so the job description needs to specify the field requirement explicitly.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Creative Directors?
Advertising agencies, in-house brand teams at consumer companies, entertainment studios, and technology firms with large marketing departments are the most active sponsors. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify are required to be for STEM OPT hires and federal contractors, which signals existing familiarity with work authorization processes. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate by occupation and filing history.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Creative Director H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Creative Director occupation in the specific metro area where you'll work. The wage level depends on experience and the complexity of duties, ranging from Level I through Level IV. You can look up applicable wage floors using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer, so you know whether a proposed salary meets the legal threshold.
Can a Creative Director role at a small agency or startup be H-1B sponsored?
Yes, but small employers face additional scrutiny. USCIS looks at whether the position is a genuine full-time specialty occupation role, not a generalist hire dressed up as a director title. The job description should detail the scope of work, reporting structure, and degree requirement. Small agencies without prior H-1B filing experience will need immigration counsel to draft the petition correctly the first time.
What happens to my H-1B status if my sponsoring employer eliminates my Creative Director role?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends, during which you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer without leaving the country, as long as the new employer files a transfer petition before the grace period expires. Creative Director searches can run longer than 60 days, so a proactive job search before any termination is the practical strategy for maintaining status continuity.