Adobe Inc.

Lead Forward Deployed Creative Technologist

Adobe Inc.$208K — $301K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5–10 years in both creative production and technical building
  • Strong understanding of the content supply chain and brand systems
  • Fluency in Firefly Services and Workflow Builder
  • Proficiency with Adobe ecosystem tools like AEM and Figma plugins
  • Ability to understand and debug APIs with an eye for detail
  • Proven track record of delivering creative and technical solutions

Responsibilities

  • Embed with enterprise customers to understand their brand and content needs
  • Translate customer briefs into actionable creative workflows
  • Build functional front-ends and back-ends for workflows
  • Develop custom workflow nodes for enhanced functionality
  • Integrate with customers' existing technology stacks
  • Train customer teams for self-sufficiency after project handoff
  • Demo the final outcomes to showcase real creative solutions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with top-tier enterprise clients
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and creative tools
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation
  • Work on high-impact projects that shape customer outcomes
  • Opportunity for personal growth and skills enhancement
Full Job Description

The Opportunity

Every global brand is now a content factory. They need thousands of on-brand asset variations every quarter — static, video, and increasingly 3D — and they need to ship them in days, not weeks. The customer who figures this out first wins the next decade of marketing.

We are the team that gets them there. We embed with enterprise customers, learn their content supply chain end-to-end, and craft custom AI-powered creative workflows on top of Adobe Firefly Services and Firefly Creative Production (our node-based workflow builder). We are not pre-sales engineers. We are not consultants. We are technical creators who ship.

You will own the bridge between what the customer's CMO sketched on a whiteboard and what their creative teamactually useson Monday morning.

Thenyou'llbring what you learned backso the next FDCT moves faster.

This role is for someone who is maniacally focused on customer value. If the customer cannot point to time saved, dollars earned, or campaigns shipped because of your work, nothing else matters.

Whatyou'lldo

  • Embed with enterprise customers.Learn their brand, their creative team, their content supply chain, and the metrics their CMO cares about. Become a trusted advisor in 90 days.

  • Translate a customer brief into a working creative workflow. Compose Firefly Services APIs (Firefly, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Express, Lightroom, Substance 3D, Audio/Video) and Workflow Builder nodes into something thatactually runs. Build Figma plugins or design-system integrations when the customer's creative team works there.

  • Build thinfront-ends(or conversational experiences) and light back-ends (App Builder, Azure Functions, AWS Lambda). Ship a working URL the customer uses this quarter, not a PowerPoint.

  • Build custom workflow nodes when existing ones fall short. Push reusable ones upstream.

  • Integrate with the customer's stack — AEM Assets, Workfront, Frame.io, their DAM, their PIM, their brand portal. Negotiate auth, debug API quirks, own the edge cases.

  • Train the customer's team. Document. Hand off cleanly so the customer self-serves when you rotate to the next engagement.

  • Demo your work yourself — script, produce, edit. Show real creative outcomes, not abstract slides.

  • Feed the org. Reusable patterns become shared repo templates, workflow templates, or upstream WFB nodes. Every engagement makes the next one faster.

Whatyou'llbring

  • 5–10 years straddling creative production AND technical building. You have shipped both: real creative work (motion, design, video, 3D, photography, brand systems) AND real technical work (apps, integrations, plugins, automation).

  • Creative content supply chain fluency. You understand how briefs become assets, how brand systems and design tokens work, how master files become channel variants, how creative teams hand off through Figma / PSD / INDD to DAM and review-and-approval. This is the skill we cannot teach and the one we filter hardest for.

  • Firefly Services + Workflow Builder fluency — or evidence you ramp on a new API surface in days, not months. Adobe ecosystem depth (AEM, Workfront, Frame.io, App Builder) is a strong plus, as is Figma plugin / API fluency.

  • Vibe-coding with judgment. You use Cursor / Claude Code / Copilot daily and ship fast. You also know when AI output is wrong, when error handling is missing, when the prompt needs more context. Production code, not prototype-only.

  • Extreme ownership and a GSD attitude. When the integration breaks before a CMO demo, you fix it — youdon'tescalate. Youown outcomes end-to-end, from broken auth to a missed brand-compliance check. You ship ugly first and refuse to let process slow you down.

  • Extreme customer orientation. You hold the room with CMOs, creative directors, and heads of IT. You hear acustomerpain and respond with a credible, impact-focused, creative solution — not a science experiment. You translate tech to ROI without losing the engineers in the room.

  • A great nose for the money. You instinctively connect what you build to business outcomes the customer's exec sponsor cares about — time-to-activation, cost per variant, brand-compliance pass rate, campaign velocity.

  • A passionfor coding and tinkering. A deep interest in generative AI and creative workflows. You explore adjacent orchestration tools —ComfyUIfor visual workflow prototyping, n8n / Zapier / Power Automate for low-code connectors, LangGraph/ LangChainfor agentic flows — because that'show you stay sharp.

  • A public portfolio — link orPDF atapplication. Must show shipped creative work AND shipped technical artifacts. This is a hard requirement; applications without a portfolio will not be reviewed.

  • High EQ, low ego. Willingness to travel 10–20%.

Whatwe'renot looking for

  • Backend-only or distributed-systems engineers — no creative practitioner background.

  • Pure designers or creatives —can'tstand upa working integration.

  • ML / AI researchers — chasing frontier-model R<D, not customer outcomes.

  • PMs / consultants whodon'tship — every person on this team writes code AND produces creative work themselves.

About Adobe Inc.

The Omniture product suite provides an integrated set of services: advanced web analytics and segmentation (SiteCatalyst, Discover and Data Warehouse), search marketing (SearchCenter), optimization (Advanced Testing and Targeting -- Offermatica and TouchClarity), and the marketing integration platform (Genesis). They also have an iPhone application that allows customers to sign into their Omniture account and view statistics from anywhere.

Adobe Inc. Careers

Join Adobe Inc., a global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions, and be part of a team that thrives on innovation and creativity. Adobe offers unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward in an environment that fosters growth and leadership. Work You’ll Do At Adobe, you will be immersed in an atmosphere of innovative solutions and exceptional leadership, contributing to projects that drastically change the landscape of digital content. Our team at Adobe is dedicated to empowering creatives and enterprises alike through cutting-edge technology and expertise. Transform the World with Your Creativity Adobe’s mission is to change the world through digital experiences. We are looking for professionals who are passionate about creativity, technology, and driving significant market evolution. Join a diverse team that values individuality and the fresh perspectives each member brings. Lead in a Culture of Innovation Adobe Inc. is synonymous with fostering a culture of innovation where your ideas can pave the way for groundbreaking digital solutions. Our leadership is committed to nurturing a dynamic and inclusive workplace that promotes career growth and development. Collaborate with the Best Work alongside a global team of talented professionals who are leaders in their fields. At Adobe, you will enhance your skills through collaboration and be inspired by the creativity and dedication of your teammates. Our networking opportunities within the company are designed to foster connections that lead to lasting professional relationships. Explore Career Opportunities Adobe Inc. offers a range of career paths from software engineering to marketing, customer experience to IT. Explore job opportunities and internships that align with your skills and passions. Adobe is committed to hiring the best talent and providing them with the training, benefits, and support needed to succeed. Innovate and Grow Drive innovation as part of the Adobe team and see firsthand how your work contributes to the company’s success and your personal growth. Engage in projects that push the boundaries of technology and creativity. Future-Proof Your Career Adobe is dedicated to the development of its employees at all stages of their careers. We offer comprehensive training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, to ensure you are equipped for the future. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for driven, curious, creative, and solution-oriented team players. Start your journey with Adobe today by exploring our exciting career and internship opportunities. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the rewarding and exciting opportunities that await at Adobe Inc.
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