Creative Designer (d/f/m)

In order to support the design strategy, Airbus is looking for a Design Project Manager / Industrial Designer (d/f/m) to help shape the future of flight. As a Design Project Manager within our Design Studio, you will contribute significantly to the passenger experience and Airbus’s brand identity.

Your location

Toulouse, France / Hamburg, Germany. Whether you are based in the vibrant aeronautical hub of Toulouse or the maritime, green metropolis of Hamburg, you will be part of a dynamic environment that combines rich history with cutting‑edge innovation.

Your Benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments
• 30 days paid vacation and extra days‑off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group‑wide development prospects
• Special benefits: employer‑funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, transportation subsidy, and special conditions for insurances
• On‑site facilities: canteen, cafeteria, and health‑related services
• Compatibility of family & work: job sharing, part‑time models, flexible working hours, and individual timeout
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Project lifecycle management: planning and managing design projects from initial brief and conception to CMF innovation and final industrialization
• Customer centricity: managing customized design projects for worldwide airline customers, acting as a bridge between their needs and Airbus’s industrial processes
• Strategic contribution: implementing the Design Studio Strategy to bring value to Airbus and contributing to the evolving design culture in our studios
• Trend & material leadership: identifying emerging trends in airline branding and building extensive material knowledge to guide customers toward sustainable and qualified solutions
• Cross‑functional collaboration: working closely with various Airbus departments to ensure project milestones are met and design intent is maintained through all phases
• Visual communication: creating high‑quality presentation materials and 3D visualizations that clearly communicate design concepts

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Textile Design, or a related field
• Professional experience in industrial, product, automotive, or interior design, with a focus on CMF, lighting, or aircraft interiors
• Technical proficiency: fluent in Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop) and MS Office
• Proficiency in InDesign and CAD/Rendering software (KeyShot, Solidworks, Blender, or Rhino) is a major plus
• Mindset: a positive, innovative thinker who can work independently as well as thrive in a dynamic, multi‑cultural team environment
• Communication: exceptional visual and verbal communication skills; ability to work seamlessly across different functions
• Languages: English at negotiation level; additional languages (e.g., German or French) are considered a plus
• Flexibility: willingness to travel to international shows and suppliers

This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to