Manager - Design, Accessories

Job 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.