Creative Lead, Photo

About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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 that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.</span></p></div><div> <div class="_1uumox1n"> <p><strong>The Community You Will Join</strong></p> <p>Airbnb's Creative team is composed of marketing and creative talent who serve as the company's storytellers — responsible for sharing Airbnb's vision and product promise with hosts and guests around the world. Our work spans campaigns, social, product launches, and product marketing, all grounded in Airbnb's core values. As Creative Lead, Photo, you'll sit at the intersection of brand and craft, partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product, and external agencies to bring Airbnb's visual identity to life at a global scale.</p> <br><strong>The Difference You Will Make</strong> <p>As the Creative Lead, Photo, you will own the photographic creative vision for Airbnb — leading a talented team of Photo Art Directors, Editors, Retouchers, and Researchers to produce world-class imagery that authentically represents the Airbnb brand. You will be the creative force that elevates the quality and consistency of photo-driven storytelling across all channels and touchpoints. Success in this role means delivering a cohesive, culturally resonant visual language that measurably strengthens brand perception and supports business outcomes across campaigns, product launches, and beyond.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>A Typical Day</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Lead and mentor</strong> a team of Photo Art Directors, Editors, Retouchers, and Researchers — providing clear creative direction, ongoing feed

Key Responsibilities

• 1

  Lead end-to-end design process from discovery and research to high-fidelity delivery.

• 2

  Conduct user research, usability testing, and synthesize insights into design decisions.

• 3

  Build and maintain cohesive design systems and component libraries.

• 4

  Collaborate closely with PMs and engineers to ship experiences users love.

• 5

  Ensure designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG AA).

• 6

  Present work clearly and iterate rapidly based on stakeholder feedback.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional UX/UI design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating complex, end-to-end product design.
• Expert proficiency in Figma (or equivalent design tools).
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Understanding of front-end development constraints (HTML/CSS awareness).

Skills Required

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