Accountable for complex feature-level or initiative-level projects, leads regional/market launches or key partnerships — shape objectives, set the design approach, and deliver detailed execution with systematic thinking and craft excellence.
Apply international perspectives to ensure solutions are locally relevant while consistent with Airbnb’s product and brand architecture.
Partner with Country Managers, Product Managers, Engineers, Data Scientists, Researchers, and Localization Managers to define problems, map user flows, prototype interactions, and deliver experiences.
Influence team-level decisions through clear design rationales and storytelling; help navigate ambiguity and solve complex design problems.
Scope projects (in partnership with DPMs, PMs, and Engineers), contributing to design process definition and task allocation.

Designer with 8+ years of experience.
Experienced in leading feature-level initiatives and accountable for complex, high-impact projects.
Skilled in navigating ambiguity, defining problems, and driving design solutions.
Strong interaction and visual design skills with proven ability to raise the quality bar.
Data-informed and user-centered: capable of turning insights into actionable design outcomes.
Effective communicator with strong presentation and collaboration skills across disciplines.
Experience in 0-to-1 initiatives or redesign of significant product areas within a mature design system.
Solid understanding of business and technology constraints.
English proficiency required; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exposure to diverse cultures and environments forming a global perspective is a plus.

Lead Experience Designer

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