Colour Material Finish Design Manager

Job DescriptionMaterial Design Manager will cover see the colour, material and finish (CMF) defining the material aesthetic and tactile direction for Etihad guest experience from Ground to Aircraft Cabin. Working closely with external consultants and internal stakeholders the CMF design manager articulates and captures the Etihad brand look & feel through colour, material, pattern and texture. The role collaborates closely with multiple stakeholders from Brand, Cabin Interiors, Product & Hospitality and Cabin Crew & Service to translate Brand Strategy into tangible Colour and Material Design opportunities in every touch point of the Guest Journey.The role requires an ability and proven track-record of translating Brand into compelling CMF design strategies and tangible outcomes developed with external suppliers and manufacturers.  Strategic Mindset: The candidate needs to see the big picture to form a holistic design approach across multiple touchpoints. Solution Oriented: The strategies need to be grounded in manufacturing realities and lead to implementable solutions both in the short and long term.  Technical Ability: The role requires understanding of material properties and requirements of soft goods, seats, aircraft cabin and architectural environments. Aesthetic Sensitivity: Affinity to design trends in product and hospitality design and keen sense of brand language. Collaboration: The role requires a highly collaborative and proactive mentality to align with multiple stakeholders and drive concepts forward. Visualization and storytelling skills: Ability to visualize CMF concepts of products and environments in quick 2D sketch and fully developed 3D renderings. Impeccable presentation skills to craft a compelling narrative and visual storytelling. 1. Definition of material aesthetic and tactile direction for Etihad guest experienceBig picture strategy and holistic vision across multiple touchpoints Lead material innovation initiatives through identification of opportunities and strategic development2. Lead conceptual direction of material led soft products and hard productsCMF design of onboard soft products and amenitiesCMF design support of new aircraft seat and cabin projectsCMF design support of architectural environments3. Manage product and material developmentLead material and product development with internal partners and external suppliers for production, this can include new soft products or upgrades and replacements of existing materials within the aircraft cabins or ground spaces.4. Stakeholder partnershipPartner with project leads across multiple development teams5. Governing documentationCreation of CMF guidelines for ground, aircraft, product and service.6. Material asset libraryCreate and manage onsite material library that houses all Etihad in-production CMF samples and specificationsCreate a digital and physical data base of industry relevant materials. Establish and maintain supplier relationships and manage their representation in the physical material library.Organize supplier visits for new product demonstrations QualificationsBachelor's degree in the field of Design (Industrial, Interior, Transportation, Textile, Graphic) with specialized experience in Colour, Material, Finish design.7 years of experience in CMF design in a consultancy or in-house capacity, ideally in aviation, automotive, hospitality or guest-experience-driven industries.Aviation material development knowledge Expert in storytelling and articulation of concepts. Strong interest in Design and Cultural trendsStrong visual, written and verbal presentation skills.Strong design visualization skills.Ability to lead and command respect as the subject matter expert.Additional InformationEtihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.To learn more visit www.etihad.comRecruitment Fraud Alert Beware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.