ABOUT CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the worlds first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed sixteen million hours and over 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com

Job Summary

Cirrus Aircraft is looking for an Aircraft Personalization Designer to join our Xi Design Team. The Xi Program invites customers to personalize their aircraft and experience the art of the possible. As an Xi Designer you will be responsible for developing custom Xi design concepts, while working closely with the customer and production teams from outset through completion.

In this role you will design both the interior and exterior of Xi aircraft. This will include bespoke livery design, tailored seat upholstery and cabin material definition. You will work closely with internal and external teams to communicate new product ideas, expand the Xi material library, and continually refine the Xi design process. In addition to Xi, you will be asked to provide industrial design support for the Vision Jet and SR product lines.

To continue to make Xi and Cirrus the benchmark in general aviation, you will stay attuned to developments in the aviation and automotive industry. As Designer for the Xi Program, your design vision and aesthetic will help shape the next generation of Cirrus Aircraft.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Strong communicator both visually and verbally. Must articulate design intent while being flexible to client needs.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to design and deliver manufacturable aircraft designs.
• Develop a clear understanding of what is feasible when designing an aircraft with a client.
• Guide customer design sessions in an efficient manner and manage expectations along the way.
• Attention to detail, both in design and in documentation of design work.
• Create preliminary concepts all the way through to production ready design documents for customers.
• Review engineering documents to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Review paint template mock-ups and establish regular check-ins with internal team and customer during build process.
• Review aircraft upon arrival prior to customer delivery to ensure accuracy and attend customer delivery.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelors degree in industrial design (Automotive, Graphic, or Product Design) or equivalent work experience with design portfolio.
• 1-3 years real-world work experience balancing design with manufacturing needs.
• Experience working with high net-worth clientele a plus. Automotive and Aviation preferred.
• Strong digital design tool skillset, including but not limited to Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), KeyShot.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of line, proportion & use of color. Strong visual communicator.
• Ability to show sound judgement and effective communication skills (written & verbal).
• Ability to effectively manage stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.

Ensures Exceptional Customer Service:

• Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Anticipates guests needs and responds promptly.
• Displays guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations

Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.