Industrial Designer Project Manager

About the Role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking an Industrial Designer (f/m) to join our Design Studio in Toulouse, France. You will contribute to developing cabin interior solutions, focusing on airline interior concept definition to ensure timely and quality aircraft deliveries.

Working Environment

Toulouse, a dynamic city and the global capital of aeronautics, offers a vibrant lifestyle with proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and the Pyrenees Mountains. It's well-connected by an international airport.

What We Offer

• Financial Rewards: Attractive salary, success and profit sharing, employee savings plan, and voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
• Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, holiday transfer options, and a staff council offering social, cultural, and sports activities.
• Wellbeing/Health: Complementary health insurance, on-site health services, concierge, gym, and carpooling options.
• Individual Development: Extensive upskilling opportunities with over 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, expert career paths, and mobility options.

Airbus fosters flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your Responsibilities

• Report to the Design Studio Leadership team for project allocation and deliverables, including on-the-job development.
• Plan and manage the design process from conception to completion, including initial brief, design development, CMF (Colors, Material, and Finish) innovation, specification, and tendering for global customers via Airbus' industrial process, while adhering to project milestones.
• Manage and follow customized design projects within a multi-cultural team and interact daily with worldwide airline customers.
• Collaborate with other Airbus Departments, understanding their needs while championing the customer.
• Utilize 3D tools and visual creation methods for the design concept phase.
• Create high-quality presentation materials to effectively communicate design intent.
• Introduce new ideas and ways of working to enhance the Design Studio's approach and contribute to its evolving design culture and strategy in Toulouse and Hamburg.

Your Profile

• Previous experience in industrial design, product design, airline interiors, automotive, architectural design, or interior color, material, and finish (CMF).
• A positive, innovative mindset with a creative approach.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant design field (Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Textile Design, etc.).
• Mandatory design experience in CMF, Lighting, concept, or Industrial Design.
• Knowledge of project management is a plus.
• Proficiency in relevant software (Adobe CC, Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Office), tools, and manufacturing processes. Knowledge of InDesign, KeyShot, Solidworks, Blender, Rhino, etc., is a plus.
• Exceptional visual, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and independently.
• Team-oriented, problem-solving attitude, autonomous, and proactive.
• Willingness to travel to shows and suppliers globally.

Airbus supports personal growth with customized development solutions. Apply online now!

Compliance & Diversity

This role requires awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to integrity. Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and inclusion, welcoming all applications. We do not ask for monetary exchange during recruitment.

Key skills/competency

• Industrial Design
• Project Management
• Cabin Interior Design
• CMF Design
• 3D Modeling
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Presentation Skills
• Customer Relations
• Product Development
• Aeronautics