Community Engagement Manager, Design & Manufacturing

Community Engagement Manager

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