Colour Material Finish Design Manager
About the role
Material 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