Manager Product Design

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.

• 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.

• 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, Solid Works, Key Shot), 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.