Design Systems Designer, Adobe Express
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Adobe Design is seeking a Senior Designer to scale the Design systems team’s ability to standardize and systematize Figma source files for the design system. I n this role, you will craft compelling user experiences that empower creators to produce stunning designs effortlessly. You will work closely with cross - functional teams to scale and refine our design patterns and deliver scalable solutions that align with Adobe Express’s mission to make design fast, fun, and accessible for everyone.
Adobe Express serves small and medium business owners, entrepreneurs, and enterprise customers, enabling them to produce high - quality content with ease. As part of the team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the design and typography experience, ensuring it meets user needs while driving business goals.
What You’ll Do Advance the System : Build and evolve the core foundations of the Express design system to support long - term scale and alignment with Spectrum 2.
Custom Component Modernization : Design, define, and document key components within the Express
Figma library
4 components prioritized for S2 migration (estimated 8 - 12 weeks per component)
Updated Atoms Library : Align components with S2 token architecture
Link components to the correct Storybook entries for seamless
implementation
Prepare for deprecation of duplicate or legacy components once S2
support for mobile is available Accessibility Compliance : Define accessible versions of components to meet WCAG and platform accessibility standards
Equip Designers for Success : Create consistent, well - documented resources that make the design system easy to use.
Build Figma Starter Files: Clean, ready - to - use templates for key surfaces (Home and Editor, web and mobile) to support consistent design execution.
F ramework Architecture Documentation: C lear definition of UI zones and their intended purpose and guidelines for how and when to use system components.
Updated Source of Truth Files : Centralized, accurate design references
Updated Patterns Library: Aligned with the latest Atom library updates to ensure consistency across experiences
Requirements
Do you have experience in Web accessibility?, Experience: 5+ years of UX or Product Design experience, with a strong focus on design systems.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Experience working with design systems and
Communication: Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate Research - Driven Design:
Ability to leverage qualitative and quantitative data to inform impactful design decisions.
Attention to Detail: Exceptional design skills with a meticulous focus on production value and precision.
Collaboration: Proven ability to work closely with cross - functional teams, balancing multiple projects while delivering high - quality results.
Education: A degree in Design, HCI, or a related field is preferred. Nice - to - Haves
Experience designing for web and content creation tools. based platforms with a focus on typography -
Familiarity with Adobe Express or similar design tools.
Passion for accessible and inclusive design practices.
About the company
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About Adobe Design Adobe Design builds tools that amplify the world’s ability to create and communicate. We’re a global team of designers, researchers, prototypers, content strategists, program managers, and more who work across Adobe’s three product lines: Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status 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., 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 .
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