Materiality Research & Innovation Manager - FTC
Careers Jaguar Land Rover, Lighthorne, Warwickshire
Materiality Research & Innovation Manager - FTC
£85000
Careers Jaguar Land Rover, Lighthorne, Warwickshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 21 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 52f880eea811476fab3b32e802744a46
Full Job Description
- Highly conceptual and creative thought process with an ability to pragmatically strategies the bigger picture across all 4 houses of brand.
- Exceptional communication, storytelling skills to take Senior Stakeholders on a journey.
- Ability to visualise a future state not yet created.
- Lead competitor and analogous industry benchmarking and collaborate with external suppliers
- Share best practice with the team as well as Creative and Technical advice and direction as appropriate
Extensive experience in working in research and innovation within materiality and textiles. - The ability to identify potential future issues as a result of change in legislation or lack of supply and provide solutions and future proofing.
- Proven track record of working in the experimental Whitespace part of the Design Process.
- Has expertise in multiple design processes, both physical and digital.
- Has expertise and interest in Global Material and colour Trends and Analogous Industry Direction and innovation. Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.
As a part of the Creative team, you'll be at the core of what we do at JLR, shaping the future of modern luxury. Working in Vehicle Design, Materiality, Brand Design, Digital Design, Business Planning and Transformation, you'll collaborate with other creative minds to deliver sustainable solutions using cutting-edge technology. Unleash your creativity on iconic brands. Come, be a proud creator of the exceptional., JLR are currently looking for a Materiality Innovation and Research Manager to join their industry leading Creative Department. In this role you will be leading all Materiality activities for Whitespace projects, partnering with the Vehicle Design Strategy Team and Materiality Design Senior Managers. The main focus of the role is to identify, create and deliver whitespace projects that inform a holistic approach across the House of Brands that alignment to Business objectives. Creating the most desirable, relevant and exceptional client experiences, underpinning the Reimagine strategy.