Colour Material Finish Design Manager (CMF)

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; onsite role

Company

hirify.global is the UAE’s national airline, connecting people across continents while developing its fleet, network and guest experience.

What you will do

• Define the colour, material and finish direction for the guest experience across ground environments and aircraft cabins.
• Lead CMF strategies and material innovation initiatives across multiple guest touchpoints.
• Direct CMF concepts for onboard soft products, amenities, aircraft seats, cabins and architectural environments.
• Manage material and product development with internal stakeholders, external suppliers and manufacturers.
• Create CMF guidelines covering ground, aircraft, product and service applications.
• Build and maintain physical and digital material libraries, supplier relationships and material specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, such as Industrial, Interior, Transportation, Textile or Graphic Design, with specialized CMF experience.
• At least 7 years of CMF design experience in consultancy or in-house environments.
• Knowledge of aviation material development and material requirements for soft goods, seats, aircraft cabins and architectural environments.
• Strong visual, written and verbal presentation skills, including 2D sketching, 3D rendering and concept storytelling.
• Ability to translate brand strategy into implementable CMF design strategies and tangible outcomes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional stakeholders and act as a subject-matter expert.

Nice to have

• Experience in aviation, automotive, hospitality or other guest-experience-driven industries.
• Strong interest in design and cultural trends.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within the Revenue & Commercial Division and collaborate with Brand, Cabin Interiors, Product & Hospitality, and Cabin Crew & Service stakeholders.
• Partner with external consultants, suppliers and manufacturers on material and product development.
• Contribute to the Journey 2030 ambition to expand the fleet, network and people.
• Participate in supplier visits and demonstrations of new products and materials.