Manager Product Design

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways seeks a Manager of Product Design to lead the design of passenger-facing products and enhance the travel experience. This role involves collaborating with various teams, ensuring high-quality, sustainable designs and maintaining compliance with aviation standards. Candidates should have a strong design portfolio and relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Product/Transportation Design.
• Minimum 5 years in product or industrial design.
• Strong portfolio and proficiency in 3D modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design strategies for passenger-facing products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage supplier relations.
• Ensure designs meet safety standards and brand identity.

Skills

3D modeling

Product Design

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Manager Product Design is responsible for leading the end-to-end design and development of passenger-facing products across Etihad Airways' travel experience. This includes aircraft cabin interiors, seating, in-flight amenities and products, and ground experience products such as lounges and check-in environments. The role ensures that all designs reflect Etihad s brand identity, enhance passenger comfort, and meet commercial, operational, and sustainability goals.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement design strategies for all physical and experiential product touchpoints (e.g., seating, lighting, cabin layouts, onboard amenities, and ground services).
• Lead the industrial/product design process from research and ideation through to prototyping and well as assisting with testing, and final delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Guest Experience, Brand, Engineering, Procurement, and external design agencies and suppliers.
• Translate customer insights and emerging trends into design concepts that drive innovation and deliver world-class guest experiences.
• Participates in supplier selection and manage relationships to ensure design intent is maintained throughout production and implementation phases.
• Ensure all designs are feasible, cost-effective, sustainable, and compliant with aviation regulations and safety standards.
• Manage the design approval process, including internal stakeholders and external partners such as OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of Etihad s brand language through thoughtful, human-centered product design.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, or a related field. A Master s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product or industrial design, preferably within transportation, aviation, automotive, or luxury sectors.
• Strong portfolio showcasing physical product design, ergonomic understanding, and high attention to aesthetic and functional detail.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering tools (e.g., Rhino, SolidWorks, KeyShot), and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design projects and coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) strategy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale to senior stakeholders.

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