VIE 2026 - Germany - Product Designer - Industrial Design (d/f/m) (m/w/d)

Job Description:
In order to support the Product Design Team, Airbus Operations is looking for a
VIE 2026 - Germany - Product Designer - Industrial Design (d/f/m)
You are a highly motivated graduate and want to get to know the work of a Junior Product Designer? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the Product Design Team as a Volunteer for International Experience.

• Location: Hamburg
  
• Start: 01.02.2026 or early 2026
  
• Duration: 12 months with possibility to extend to 24 months
  

Definition VIE
The Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) program is an international program sponsored by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment, open to Airbus to offer young professionals the opportunity to have valuable paid work experience abroad in a technical or business function. We are looking for highly motivated graduates aged 18 to 28 years, who are citizens of the European Union (all E.U. nationals, plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein). Candidates meeting these criteria and interested in a VIE, please register before your 28th birthday on the website www.civiweb.com . For graduates who would be interested in a career with Airbus, this could be the start of a rewarding future in a dynamic and forward-thinking sector.
Job description
A unique opportunity has arisen within Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft division for a highly motivated and creative Industrial Design VIE to join our award-winning Product Design team based in Hamburg, Germany. You will be working alongside experienced professionals, learning from the best in the industry, and directly impact the design and development of our cabin concepts. Helping to create design solutions that seamlessly balance a consistent aesthetic approach with robust functionality and performance.
Your location
You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.
Your benefits

• Work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).
  
• Mobile working after agreement with the department.
  
• Traveling overseas or within Germany (team events) is possible after consultation and agreement from the department.
  
• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
  
• Work with modern/diversified technologies.
  
• At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.
  
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.
  

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Conceptualization and Presentation - Developing and presenting customer focused, upstream cabin design concepts to key stakeholders. Creating compelling design solutions and stories using both 2D (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and 3D (Alias Surface, Blender, Rhino, or equivalent) software.
  
• Design Integration and Refinement - Supporting the seamless integration of upstream design concepts into functional and aesthetically consistent cabin solutions. This will involve working closely with engineering and other design teams to ensure designs meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
  
• Eco-Design and Customer Focus : Championing our sustainability principles and a customer-centric approach throughout the design process. You will be encouraged to explore sustainable materials and manufacturing processes, ensuring design integrity and a passenger-focused and inclusive mindset.
  
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Collaborating effectively across the design department as well as with other Airbus commercial functions to ensure the balance of a consistent design language and functionality is achieved.
  

Desired skills and qualifications

• You have a Master degree in Industrial Design or a related field. Professional experience in aerospace, automotive, architecture, or interior design is a plus but not a requirement.
  
• You show strong visualization and presentation skills in both 2D and 3D.
  
• You are highly proficient in design software such as Alias Surfaces, Blender, Rhino, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Knowledge of CATIA V5 or the 3Dexcite Platform is a plus.
  
• You are a highly motivated, proactive, and creative person with a problem-solving attitude.
  
• You possess excellent communication, networking, and presentation skills, and thrive as a team player in a multicultural environment.
  
• You have an intermediate knowledge of the English language.
  

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, letters of reference.
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Company:
Airbus Operations GmbH
Employment Type:
VIE, VISC
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Experience Level:
Entry Level
Job Family:
Stdized Platform, Module & Version Eng.
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