REQ ID: 126978
JOB TITLE: Materiality Research & Innovation Manager - FTC
SALARY: £72,084 - £85,000

POSTING END DATE: 19/11/2024

POSTING END DATE: 03/12/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon  

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.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 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.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.