Senior Staff UX Writer, International
Leads UX writing strategy and execution for Airbnb’s international products, shaping localized experiences for key European markets. The role requires 12+ years in UX writing, content design, or content strategy, plus strong cross-functional and executive communication skills.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Write clear and concise copy across multiple product touchpoints.
- Define and drive the UX Writing function within Global Markets, establishing workflows, partnerships, and standards for a newly forming team.
- Review and mentor other UX writers.
- Drive UX Writing strategy and deliverables across multiple complex projects.
- Develop strategic ideas based on product requirements, data, and research.
- Determine which language and design patterns best serve the user experience.
- Present content and design work to design directors, executives, and project stakeholders.
- Build consensus with stakeholders and partners on content recommendations.
- Manage copy deadlines and deliver detailed copy across multiple projects.
- Collaborate with accessibility, anti-discrimination, legal, localization, and country-management partners.
- Partner with the central UX Writing team to align Global Markets work with shared standards, voice, and quality.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in UX writing, content design, or content strategy.
- Experience leading content and copy work from concept through detailed design.
- Experience with localization platforms and/or translation services.
- Experience working with and presenting to executive teams.
- Experience creating content principles, messaging frameworks, and style guides.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout design and development.
- Strong understanding of user experience design principles and interaction patterns.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Comfortable collaborating with other design disciplines in Figma.
- Passion for a global, inclusive product mission.
Nice-to-haves
- Background in a global consumer technology company or marketplace.
- Bilingual proficiency in German, Spanish, French, or Italian.
Compensation and Benefits
- United Kingdom annual base pay range: £126,000–£158,000 GBP.
- May be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
Skills
Ux Writing, Content Design, Content Strategy, Localization, Translation Services, Figma, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Messaging Frameworks, Style Guides
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