Global Initiatives Curator at Airbnb

Airbnb was founded in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests into their San Francisco home.

Since then, the company has expanded into a global platform with more than 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals across nearly every country worldwide.

Through unique accommodations and experiences, Airbnb helps travelers connect with local communities and discover destinations in more authentic and meaningful ways.

About the Team

The Offline Design team is responsible for creating and curating exceptional Airbnb Experiences that make traveling worthwhile.

The Curation team establishes and maintains global quality standards, transforming creative judgment and expertise into scalable systems that work across different markets.

Reporting to the Director of Experience Design, the Global Initiatives Curator will collaborate closely with teams across Supply Acquisition, Product Marketing, Market Management, Demand, Growth Marketing, Research, and Enterprise Operations to develop strategies and bring outstanding Experiences to life worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

As the Global Initiatives Curator, you will lead innovative initiatives that expand the Curation team’s influence and support the evolving needs of Airbnb’s Experiences business.

You will tackle complex challenges involving multiple departments, develop practical solutions, and guide the global Curation team in implementing them consistently and effectively.

Your work will help establish uniform quality standards across markets, define a clear framework for different Experience categories, support new market launches, and introduce AI-powered tools that enable the team to apply its creative judgment consistently at scale.

What You Will Do

• Experience Design and Quality: Maintain high standards for sourced Experiences worldwide and collaborate with the Supply Acquisition team to ensure consistency across co-designed Experiences in different regions.
• Market Launches and Strategy: Help establish standardized processes for entering new markets, identify promising Experience categories using demand trends and performance data, and uncover opportunities for strategic differentiation.
• Experience Architecture and Storytelling: Develop clear frameworks and selection criteria for different types of Experiences. Present new supply categories and strategic concepts to leadership, ensuring internal teams understand and implement the vision.
• Scaling Global Insights: Identify opportunities for new Experiences through regional research and observations. Recognize successful approaches in individual markets and adapt them for use across other regions.
• AI-Driven Innovation: Work with Research and Enterprise Operations to develop AI-powered tools that streamline curation processes, standardize workflows, and help scale the team’s creative judgment.
• Curation for Campaigns and Channels: Partner with Product Marketing to explore and test new curation opportunities within Airbnb’s products. Select exceptional and distinctive Experiences for major launches and campaigns, while advising on merchandising strategies that increase bookings and strengthen brand awareness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional Experience: At least 12 years of experience across product marketing, marketing, creative direction, and experience design, preferably within a large-scale organization or technology company. At least four years of experience leading teams and developing briefs that guide successful execution.
• Global and Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated experience working on global products, leading international teams, and collaborating across departments and time zones.
• Creative Judgment and Cultural Awareness: Strong creative taste informed by working with respected brands, along with the cultural understanding needed to adapt strategies and creative briefs to different audiences and markets.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Ability to simplify complex challenges into practical, actionable solutions, with experience developing strategic frameworks and briefs that teams can implement.
• Innovation and Initiative Leadership: Proven ability to lead new initiatives from concept to execution in cross-functional environments, manage uncertainty, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced organization.
• Communication and Storytelling: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create compelling presentations that communicate ideas clearly from initial concept through execution to senior leadership.
• Self-Management and Emerging Technology: Strong organizational skills, a proactive approach to developing processes, the ability to work effectively with incomplete information, and a willingness to learn and adopt new AI tools and platforms.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and progressively relevant professional experience.

Work Location

This position requires the successful candidate to be based in San Francisco, California, USA, due to the nature of the role and its responsibilities.

Airbnb currently restricts employees in certain U.S. states from working in some positions.

The listed states include Alaska, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Delaware, and Rhode Island.

These restrictions may change over time, and eligibility can vary depending on the Airbnb entity employing the successful candidate.

Applicants should confirm their eligibility and work-location requirements with the recruiter.

Inclusion and Belonging

Airbnb is committed to building an inclusive workplace that welcomes talent from diverse backgrounds.

The company believes that different perspectives encourage creativity, strengthen engagement, and contribute to developing better products, services, and solutions. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Airbnb also strives to make its recruitment and interview processes accessible to candidates with disabilities.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodations can contact reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com, providing their full name, the position they are applying for, and details of the accommodation needed to complete the application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Airbnb is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.

Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The final salary will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, professional experience, transferable skills, training, business requirements, and prevailing market conditions. The compensation range may be adjusted in the future.

In addition to base salary, the position may offer eligibility for performance bonuses, equity compensation, employee benefits, and Airbnb Travel Credits.

Airbnb is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Candidates who need assistance can inform their recruiter after being contacted about the position.