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Adobe

Font Licensing & Cost Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K/yr

Monitor user engagement with font groups and languages to inform catalog strategy * Track the ... Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording ...

Adobe

Font Licensing & Cost Analyst

San Jose, CA · On-site

$80K/yr

Monitor user engagement with font groups and languages to inform catalog strategy * Track the ... Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording ...

TecTammina

UX Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

RESPONSIBILITES: Designing the layout standards for client product categories which include ... font and color) Defining the layout for the top banner messages (including cross-sells) on the ...

Nalley Consulting

Graphic Designer - Mid

Washington, DC · On-site

Graphic Designer LCAT: Mid Location: JBAB, DIA HQ, Washington, DC Required clearance: TS/SCI with ... font management, and utilizing advanced pre-publications techniques. * Uses Government-specified ...

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How much do font designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for font designer in the United States is $83,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a font designer?

A Font Designer is a professional who creates and develops typefaces for digital and print use. They focus on designing unique letterforms, ensuring readability, and maintaining aesthetic appeal. This involves understanding typography principles, using specialized design software, and often customizing fonts for branding or specific projects. Font Designers may work for design agencies, type foundries, or as independent creators. Their expertise combines artistic creativity with technical precision to produce functional and visually appealing fonts.

What are the typical responsibilities of a font designer and how do they collaborate with other creative professionals?

Font Designers are responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and refining typefaces for digital or print media, which involves sketching letterforms, digitizing designs, and testing their usability across various platforms. They often collaborate with graphic designers, UI/UX teams, and software developers to ensure font legibility and brand consistency. Regular feedback sessions and project meetings are common, facilitating alignment between the design vision and technical constraints. This collaborative process allows Font Designers to produce typefaces that not only look aesthetically pleasing but also perform well across different mediums and applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the font designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Font Designer, you need a strong background in typography, graphic design, and an in-depth understanding of type anatomy, usually demonstrated through a degree in graphic design or a related field. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Illustrator, FontForge, and Glyphs, as well as familiarity with font development and testing tools, is essential. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities ensure high-quality, visually appealing fonts that meet both the artistic needs and technical requirements of clients and projects.

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Font Licensing & Cost Analyst

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Adobe
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
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$80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Adobe rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Adobe Fonts and Type team is rapidly transforming how typography is discovered, customized, and experienced. We are passionate about the future of using fonts, and looking for a font licensing and cost analyst to help inform our strategy. Here's what you'll do:

Adobe Fonts Service Cost Analysis

  • Support Adobe products by analyzing and developing font royalty payment models

  • Monitor and calculate projected impact of product features and changes on font usage and associated royalty costs

Data Insights

  • Monitor user engagement with font groups and languages to inform catalog strategy

  • Track the comparison of Adobe Fonts to competitor font libraries

  • Use analytics to model alternative usage scenarios

Adobe Originals & Reseller Management

  • Analyze competitor pricing and market trends to inform pricing strategies that accurately reflect Adobe Originals value and budget

  • Maintain relationships with resellersand track Adobe Originals revenue

  • Act as liaison between enterprise customers and resellers
    Enterprise Customer Support

  • Respond to inquiries on font licensing, misuse, and terms of use.

  • Partner withAdobeCustomer Success team to understand enterprise workflows and improve font solutions.

  • Join meetings with Adobe Care and track feedback via UserVoice to address issues andanticipatetrends that relate to enterprisefontuse

  • MaintainHelpXdocumentation related to enterprise use and font resellers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with enterprise software needs and SaaS business models

  • Strong understandingof pricing and revenue models

  • Proficiencyin data analysis and financial modeling

  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills

  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, finance, and support teams

  • Meticulous with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in typography and font foundries

  • Advanced Excel or data visualization skills (e.g., dashboards, trend analysis).


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.


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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.


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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 positionis $80,500 -- $175,600 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand 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 $121,300 - $175,600

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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Adobe for All is our vision to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across our company and in our communities. We’re focused on creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce; unleashing the full potential of every employee; and driving meaningful impact for Adobe, our industry, and society at large. Creativity has the power to unite us and inspire us to change the world. Through a vision we call Creativity for All, we’re empowering millions of people of all ages and backgrounds to express themselves, reach their full potential, and share their diverse perspectives with the world. We’re committed to advancing the responsible use of technology and driving a positive environmental impact through sustainability and climate action. Our innovations are making a significant impact across AI ethics, security, privacy, trust and safety, accessibility, and sustainability.

Industry

Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Jose, CA, US

Year founded

1982

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