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Team at Autodesk

Autodesk is seeking a dynamic and innovative Community Engagement Manager for our Design & Manufacturing (D&M) industry to drive growth through meaningful engagement, advocacy, and authentic human experiences. In this pivotal role, you will partner with our Design & Manufacturing industry team to align community initiatives with business objectives, leveraging engineers, innovators, and user-generated content to amplify narratives and deliver impactful industry experiences. You will serve as the bridge across Community, Industry Marketing, and Content Studio, ensuring unified efforts and impactful storytelling that deliver measurable results.

Position Overview

• Collaborate closely with the D&M industry team to design and implement a results-driven community strategy and roadmap that accelerates industry engagement and growth. Develop and implement engagement initiatives that leverage emerging AI/LLM trends to foster, grow, and support a vibrant community of engineers, designers, and industry thought leaders

• Lead the creation, curation, and management of content, including user-generated content (UGC), to strengthen engagement and stewardship across the Design & Manufacturing Community ecosystem

• Build a robust network of influencers, creators, and industry experts in Design & Manufacturing. Launch and manage structured programs (e.g., ambassador cohorts, beta testers, Expert Elites) to drive engagement and meaningful contributions. Activate industry professionals for credible stories, product tutorials, technical discussions, and AMAs, spotlighting expert voices through repeatable formats like case studies and live events. Expand our footprint across owned and third-party platforms where our customers naturally engage, such as Reddit, Discord, LinkedIn, and specialized manufacturing forums

• Develop frameworks that measure influence, credibility, advocacy, and sentiment across Design & Manufacturing segments and provide monthly insights to stakeholders, identifying emerging trends and opportunities

Responsibilities

• Deep knowledge of digital communities, UGC ecosystems, and the dynamics of the engineering and manufacturing sectors

• Proven leadership in building and scaling community programs, ideally within D&M or technical environments

• Expertise in multi-platform community engagement, including strategies for Reddit, Discord, LinkedIn, and emerging niche platforms relevant to manufacturing and design professionals

• Experience activating influencers, creators, and industry experts to drive authentic advocacy and participation in technical communities

• Ability to build brand advocacy and positive sentiment through credible, community-centered interactions

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building, with the ability to connect people, ideas, and innovation through compelling technical narratives

• Insight-driven mindset, turning community signals into scalable, human-centered strategies

• Agility and a growth mindset, thriving in fast-paced environments and in new program development

• Results-oriented approach, delivering measurable impact aligned with business and industry objectives

• Skillful use of community data and analytics to inform, refine, and optimize engagement strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in community management, social engagement, or digital content roles within Design & Manufacturing, engineering, product development, or related technical industries

• Demonstrated ability to create, curate, and manage content across community platforms, including forums, social channels, and UGC-driven environments

• Hands-on experience moderating and engaging communities on platforms such as Discord, Reddit, LinkedIn, and proprietary community ecosystems

• Strong understanding of design and manufacturing workflows, with the ability to translate community needs and insights into actionable content strategies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to cultivate inclusive, respectful, and high-trust online communities

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $91,000 and $163,350. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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