Creative Director

Summary

Join Airbnb as their Creative Director, Photo, Int’l Marcom and lead innovative photographic work for brand, digital, product, and social initiatives. Reporting to the global Director, Photography Creative, you will support global and international marketing creative teams. As an expert in photography with a proven track record, you will nurture and enhance ideas throughout the creative process. You will translate business and marketing objectives into impactful campaigns, manage a team of photo professionals, and collaborate cross-functionally. This EMEA-based (UK preferred) remote-eligible role requires 12+ years of experience in art and creative direction. A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to lead teams in creating culturally resonant campaigns is required.

Requirements

• 12+ years art and creative direction experience in an agency, or in-house brand experience with global companies
• Possess a strong understanding of how Photo Art Direction is used to tell a story on behalf of a brand and within a product
• Possess a strong aesthetic sensibility, and knowledge of a range of photographic styles and working photographers; is fluent in recruiting and partnering with photographer talent and photography vendors, especially in the APAC region
• Excellent management skills and experience inspiring creative teams and empowering individuals to achieve their best work
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills — can articulate and passionately defend their point of view and to peers and leaders
• Outstanding collaboration and time management skills with a proven ability to work cross-functionally in order to establish and meet shared outcome-based goals
• An innovative and impactful portfolio of work that demonstrates ability to lead teams in creating communication campaigns that resonate culturally and influence business results
• A CURRENT PORTFOLIO OF WORK IS REQUIRED FOR EACH APPLICANT

Responsibilities

• Creative direct and execute original, breakthrough photography work across many regions and channels, including film, print, digital, web, social, and OOH
• Execute campaign photography from conceptual stage through final delivery, ensuring that work created in the regions is an extension of the established quality and tonality of Airbnb brand photography
• Ensure work created in the regions is influenced by central campaign work strategy and aesthetics, and meets the same high creative standards
• Concept and execute photographic campaigns that are seasonal and culturally relevant in various markets
• Ensure that deliverables adhere to strategic brief, Airbnb vision and intention
• Communicate with creative teammates, company partners, and external agencies to ensure that Airbnb creative work is of the highest quality and greatest consistency
• Commission photographers and direct vendors for projects as needed
• Collaborate and partner cross-functionally with a diverse mix of teams, balancing the needs of stakeholders and always seeking opportunities to elevate the work and craft
• Manage and lead a team of Photo Art Directors, Photo Editors, Retouchers, and Researchers, across multiple platforms
• Inspire, generate, and develop ideas that are strategically-informed, channel agnostic, and deeply integrated between all touch-points and product experiences
• Consistently uplevel the creative thinking of our organization by bringing impactful ideas to the table and creating work that is authentic to Airbnb’s values

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the APAC region

Benefits

Remote Eligible