Adobe Inc.

Lead Forward Deployed Creative Technologist

Adobe Inc.$177K — $257K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-6 years of experience in creative production and technical building.
  • Proven understanding of the creative content supply chain and brand systems.
  • Fluent in Firefly Services, Workflow Builder, and APIs in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to code with a focus on production, not just prototypes.
  • Demonstrated extreme ownership and customer orientation in previous roles.
  • Must present a public portfolio showcasing both creative work and technical artifacts.

Responsibilities

  • Embed with enterprise customers to understand their brand and content supply chain.
  • Translate customer briefs into operational creative workflows using Adobe tools and APIs.
  • Build functional front-ends and light back-ends that deliver immediate results.
  • Create custom workflow nodes when standard solutions don’t meet requirements.
  • Integrate with the customer's existing tech stack, managing authentication and debugging.
  • Train customer teams for self-sufficient operations post-engagement.
  • Demonstrate completed work through scripting and editing, showcasing tangible results.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.
  • Collaborative work culture with a focus on impactful outcomes.
  • Travel opportunities ranging from 10-60% as relevant to the role.
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 aretechnical 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 learnedbackso the next FDCT moves faster.

This role is for someone who ismaniacally 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.Learntheir brand, their creative team, their content supply chain, and the metrics their CMO cares about. Become a trusted advisor in90 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 nodeswhen existing ones fall short. Push reusable ones upstream.

  • Integrate with the customer's stack94 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 yourself94 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 6 yearsstraddling 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 fluency94 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 94 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 94not 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 94 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 94ComfyUIfor visual workflow prototyping, n8n / Zapier / Power Automate for low-code connectors,LangGraph/ LangChainfor agentic flows 94 becausethat'show you stay sharp.

  • A public portfolio94 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 60%.

Whatwe'renot looking for

  • Backend-only or distributed-systems engineers94 no creative practitioner background.

  • Pure designers or creatives94can'tstandupa working integration.

  • ML / AI researchers94 chasing frontier-model R<D, not customer outcomes.

  • PMs / consultants whodon'tship94 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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