Aircraft Interiors Design Executive

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role:Aircraft Interiors Design Executive 

We have an exciting opportunity in the Customer & Brand directorate to join the Aircraft Interiors Development team as an Aircraft Interiors Design Executive, to help define & implement the vision for BA's aircraft interior experience in line with the business plan and brand strategy, while taking responsibility for design specifications & standards and helping to maintain a consistent, market leading experience.

What you’ll do:

You will have the opportunity to develop the aircraft interior design strategy and develop product specifications for a portfolio of cabin products, including the look and feel. You will ensure the design is insight-driven and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure suppliers deliver to the agreed specifications. You will lead design efforts, managing third-party design agencies as required, and ensuring senior stakeholder buy-in is achieved. You will monitor and develop insights from ongoing product performance and drive innovation projects. 

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

We're looking for a highly creative candidate who has proven experience in identifying emerging trends, who has a strong ability to think in 3D, visualising problems and their solutions and who has:

• A customer focused mindset
• An eye for detail and is a strong, passionate communicator
• The ability to use customer insight to support decision making
• The ability to work across teams and influence change
• A proven track record of delivering projects on time and befitting the audience
• An in-depth understanding of drivers of customer experience and brand loyalty
• Knowledge and experience with diversity of materials and manufacturing processes
• An appreciation of certification requirements affecting aircraft interiors developments

Your experience:

• Ideally degree or MFA in Design, Industrial Design, Colour & Materials, or equivalent experience
• Efficient use of digital tools – Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Ideally 3 plus years of experience in relevant field & w/ industry suppliers
• Previous experience writing documentation and procedural materials for multiple audiences
• Significant experience of product/proposition development and the process that takes us from initial insights through to a fully specified product/proposition 

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

Please note, this role is not approved for an international assignment.