Adobe
Principal Product Manager, Emerging Design Experiences
$148K–$282K
San Jose +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Location
- San Jose
San Francisco - Experience
- 8+ years of product management experience; must include ownership from early concept or incubation through public launch and growth.
About the job
Defines and launches a new design product and its core workflow, using user discovery, product strategy, and cross-functional execution to establish product-market fit.
What you'll do
- Define the product category, product thesis, target audience, use cases, and roadmap through launch and general availability.
- Lead user discovery and pilot validation; establish success metrics and evaluation frameworks.
- Partner with engineering, research, program management, and marketing, and communicate the product narrative to executives and collaborators.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of product management experience, including ownership from early concept or incubation through public launch and growth.
- Demonstrated success in 0→1 product development.
- Strong product judgment for design-adjacent, creator-facing, or high-craft tools.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and influence; comfort engaging with technical systems and engineering teams.
Nice to have
- Experience building AI-powered products or features.
Pay
$148,100 - $282,100 annually (base salary); $194,800 - $282,100 (base salary, California)
AI focus
The product explores how intelligent systems can help users turn ideas into polished, usable outcomes faster while preserving quality, control, and creative intent. AI-powered product experience is preferred.
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