The Location

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant will need to be based in Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA to be able to conduct their work.

The Job

Experiential Creative Product is a unique, multidisciplinary team responsible for designing and delivering new, innovative, and immersive offerings across Airbnb stays and experiences globally. In partnership with our cross-company peers, we invent novel ways to foster human connection and belonging in our shared physical world.

The Senior Experiential Creative Producer Lead will lead projects, from early ideation through final delivery. This person will report directly to the Director Experiential Production, Experiential Creative Product and be based in Los Angeles or San Francisco.

This seasoned creative producer has a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in the design and production of complex, prototypical physical immersive entertainment experiences with seamless digital product integration, brand development, and a strong focus on emotional storytelling and interpersonal connection.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee production at the project level, from early-phase concepts to fielded prototypes through final delivery – including coordinating with leaders from across Marketing, Legal, Design, Product, Engineering, etc.
• Build and execute physical production strategies for multiple projects and multiple disciplines including, Show Production, Media, Digital, etc.
• Inspire, develop, and produce big ideas that further Airbnb's mission to create human connection – always informed by company strategy, commercial needs, and consumer insights
• Lead and inspire a project team, including Creative Directors, Business Strategists, Producers, as well as cross functional partnerships in best practices for execution of real world Experiences and Events.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define and lead overall project staffing needs, prioritizations and production strategy.
• Drive presentations which clearly and compellingly communicate complex strategies and projects to a wide range of audiences, including the CEO
• Foster a respectful, inspiring, and inclusive environment where all stakeholders feel engaged and empowered to contribute

Qualifications:

• 12+ years experience overseeing creative production for complex physical immersive entertainment, immersive experiential, and/or hospitality projects, from concept through delivery
• Deep knowledge of industry (entertainment and hospitality) trends relative to production capabilities, how to build and execute complex projects on multiple platforms and with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with management of outside vendors to execute on technical, creative, and live events and presentations.
• Ability to create and drive Schedules, Budgets, scope documents, deliverables and staffing needs for project teams.
• Ability to read architectural plans. Lead digital and physical model making, and outside digital and physical model makers. .
• Excellent project management, mentorship, and interpersonal skills, with a track record of inspiring diverse, cross functional project teams to achieve their best work
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships of trust and collaboration across internal and external teams, including a broad spectrum of creative, technical, and business disciplines
• Understanding of the digital development process, with prior experience collaborating with mobile app design, product, and engineering teams
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with an ability to convey complex concepts in compelling terms to audiences at all levels, and articulate creative solutions to complex challenges
• Ability to direct and ensure consistently high-quality technical deliverables of a producing team, including project budgets, resource plans, timelines, etc.
• Incredible organization, prioritization, and decision-making skills with an ability to set priorities, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment

The Pay

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base pay for this role is between $180,000 and $225,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Belonging & Accommodations

Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or a reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com.