Senior Aircraft Interior Designer — Remote Luxury Cabins

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 358,000 - 579,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible remote work

High-profile projects

Autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Interior Designer for projects based in East London, Eastern Cape. You will conceptualize, design, and develop luxury aircraft cabin interiors that meet client specs, aviation standards, and manufacturability.

This role combines artistic vision with technical proficiency, including 3D modeling, rendering, material selection, and collaboration with clients, engineers, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, or related creative field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in aircraft interior design or luxury interiors with aviation experience.
• Proficiency in 3D modelling and rendering software (3ds Max, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SketchUp).
• Strong knowledge of aircraft interior systems, materials, and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize interior design schemes for private and commercial aircraft cabins.
• Create detailed 3D models, renderings, mood boards, and material palettes.
• Collaborate with clients to understand vision, requirements, and preferences.
• Ensure all designs comply with aviation safety regulations, flammability standards, and material certifications.
• Work with engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.
• Select materials, finishes, and furnishings considering durability, weight, and aesthetics.
• Prepare design presentations and technical documentation for client approval and production.
• Manage design projects from concept to final installation oversight.
• Stay current with design trends, new materials, and emerging technologies in aviation interiors.

Skills

3D modelling

Rendering

Brand aesthetics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

3ds Max

SketchUp

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Interior Designer for projects based in East London, Eastern Cape. You will conceptualize, design, and develop luxury aircraft cabin interiors that meet client specs, aviation standards, and manufacturability.

This role combines artistic vision with technical proficiency, including 3D modeling, rendering, material selection, and collaboration with clients, engineers, and production teams.