The opportunity
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences…
What you'll do
Lead the design of multiple international initiatives: define design strategy, objectives and set the vision for the holistic user experience; lead detailed design execution with systematic thinking and bar-lifting craft.
Support and shape the evolution of the Airbnb platform from a design: perspective through international lenses; ensure consistency with, and contribute to, our brand architecture and product architecture.
Partner with Country Managers, Product Managers, Engineers, Data Scientist,: Researchers, Localization Managers and Writers to define problems & goals, map user flows, prototype interactions, and launch new products and services.
Influence global leadership and stakeholder decision making through a clear: point of view via vivid storytelling, help the team navigate ambiguity, define and solve complex problems for a global audience.
Scope projects (in partnership with DPMs, PMs and engineers) and help define: the design process, task allocation, and timeline.
Provide indirect leadership and mentorship for peer designers through: in-depth interaction and visual design critiques; evangelize design thinking and best practices across functions.
What they're looking for
- Designer/Design Leader with 10+ years of experience.
- Demonstrates the ability to independently formulate design directions and: processes, while effectively leading and mentoring teams through execution.
- A strategic thought leader adept at guiding teams through ambiguity,: establishing clear visions, and driving design strategies for global products.
- A systems-oriented thinker capable of looking beyond digital interfaces to: design comprehensive, holistic online and offline user experiences.
