Staff Experience Designer, International
Core
Lead design strategy and execution for Airbnb's international expansion, ensuring global products feel local while adapting core experiences to regional needs.
Role type
Staff Experience Designer (International Expansion)
Builds
International product roadmaps, localized user experiences, and global design systems for Host and Guest communities.
Domain
Travel & Hospitality, International Expansion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic design leadership, systems thinking, interaction design, visual design, user research synthesis, stakeholder management, design process definition, cross-functional collaboration, AI-enabled workflow modeling, global product strategy
Preferred skills
Experience with mature design systems, end-to-end product development, mentoring peer designers, navigating ambiguity, storytelling
Technologies
Design systems, prototyping tools, collaboration platforms
Responsibilities
Define design strategy and vision for international initiatives; lead detailed design execution with systematic thinking; partner with Country Managers and cross-functional teams to map user flows and launch products; influence global leadership through storytelling; scope projects and define design processes; provide mentorship and critique for peer designers.
Seniority
Staff, strategic IC with indirect leadership
