Mahindra & Mahindra—Manager - Design, Accessories

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Description: Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Role Overview As part of the Mahindra Auto Accessories team, the Manager – Accessories Product Designer will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing a wide range of vehicle accessories that enhance functionality, aesthetics, and customer experience. This role will play a key part in strengthening Mahindra's accessory portfolio by creating innovative, brand-aligned solutions across exterior, interior, and add-on vehicle accessory categories. Key Responsibilities Accessory Design & Concept Development - Design vehicle accessories across exterior, interior, and add-on vehicle accessory categories for existing and future vehicle programs. - Develop innovative product concepts that enhance vehicle utility, personalization, lifestyle appeal, and customer value. Sketching, Visualization & Rendering - Create concept sketches, design presentations, 3D models, and high-quality renders to communicate design intent and product vision. Production-Ready Product Development - Translate design concepts into engineering-ready and production-ready products. - Develop detailed product specifications, materials, finishes, and design documentation while ensuring manufacturability and quality standards. NPD Coordination & Program Execution - Coordinate closely with New Product Development (NPD) teams to ensure timelines, milestones, and development activities are effectively managed. - Support prototype development, sample evaluations, and design refinements throughout the development lifecycle. Brand Language & Design Consistency - Ensure accessory designs align with Mahindra's vehicle architecture, styling cues, and brand identity. - Maintain consistency across product categories while driving innovation and differentiation within the accessories portfolio. Market & Trend Insights - Monitor emerging automotive accessory trends, materials, technologies, and customer preferences. - Recommend new ideas and opportunities to strengthen Mahindra's accessories portfolio and market differentiation. Key Skills & Competencies - Strong expertise in product design and automotive accessories styling. - Proficiency in SolidWorks and KeyShot. - Strong capability in concept development, sketching, 3D visualization, and rendering. - Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and product development methodologies. - Strong understanding of automotive design language and customer-centric design principles. - Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking abilities. - Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to balance aesthetics, functionality, manufacturability, and commercial viability. Education Qualification Experience & Qualifications - 5–7 years of experience in product design, automotive accessories design, industrial design, or related fields. - Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Automotive Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline. - Experience working with automotive OEMs, accessory businesses, design studios, or consumer product organizations preferred. - Strong portfolio demonstrating accessory design, styling, visualization, and product development capabilities.