Interior Designer Sr
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
To assist the customer with aircraft interior selection and definition. Prepares various items (spec/material swatch boxes/customer samples/etc.), to allow customer to make a final decision. Provide interior design guidance to other designers as required. Operates under general guidance utilizing procedures to assist Sales and Marketing with the sales of Textron aircraft. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the customer in selection of their aircraft interior equipment, furnishings, and material selections. This applies to new production jet, piston, and turboprop customers as well as existing refurbishment customers and new program development.
Coordinates and/or prepares the formal interior specification document, equipment sketches, material swatch boxes, interior renderings, etc., which are generated from the customer visit.
Follows through with suppliers on specialty or custom materials which are generated from the spec session.
With custom items, coordinates with the supplier to generate sufficient samples to allow the customer to make a final decision.
Coordinates and/or creates new or updated interior designs. This activity begins with the formation stages of a project and extends through production incorporation.
Provides interior selection ideas for possible use on demonstration, special missions, and general unsold aircraft.
Assists with selections on new or update projects for the Textron Aviation mockups.
Monitors, tracks, and reports progress of interior design projects to Interior Design staff.
Supports facilities projects as requested.
Serves as a catalyst for an inclusive culture in which design, brand expression, and customer experiences drive our business values.
Creates new aircraft schemes and follows them through the design phase to implementation.
Manages supplier meetings and coordination of new products and processes.
Coordinates with Industrial Design and New Program Engineering in product design phases through entry into service.
Support Trade Shows and Events as needed to provide onsite design for potential customers.
Serves as a medium to ensure a culture in which the highest quality in design standards remains paramount. Initiates evolution to support continuous design growth and strategy.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree required in:
Interior Design
Interior Architecture
Textiles
Or related field
Minimum of 5 years of Interior Design experience required. QUALIFICATIONS:
Design portfolio required
Customer facing experience
Professional and diplomatic demeanor
Strong sense of accountability and integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail in visual and written formats
Time management skills to support multiple concurrent projects
Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office programs
Experience with design software, Photoshop, In Design or related graphics The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 of the Time
Job Posting: 07/03/2025, 1:22:25 PM
Job Number: 334427
