Manager - Vehicle design & Styling, Accessories

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra Auto Accessories Business seeks a Manager – Vehicle Design & Styling to craft exterior and interior solutions for NU & Special Vehicle platforms, shaping visual identity and customer appeal across future concepts and production programs.

You will lead sketching, 3D modeling and CAS development, coordinating with Product Development and Engineering to ensure feasible, differentiating designs.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in automotive design, vehicle styling, or related fields.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial/Automotive Design.
• Experience working on concept development, CAS modeling support, and production vehicle programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Design & Concept Development: Develop exterior and interior design concepts for NU & Special Vehicle platforms aligned with brand vision and product strategy.
• Sketching & Visualization: Create high-quality 2D sketches, concept illustrations, and design presentations to communicate design intent.
• Engineering Feasibility & Integration: Coordinate with Product Development and Engineering teams to assess design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Market & Trend Analysis: Research design trends, materials, and customer preferences to inform future directions.

Skills

Automotive design

Exterior design

Interior design

Sketching

Visualization

ALIAS

Rhino

Photoshop

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Design

Master's in Industrial Design

Automotive Design degree

Tools

Job description

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Date: 5 Aug 2026

Location: Mumbai A.O, MUM-KND-AFS(AD), IN

Role Overview

As part of the Mahindra Auto Accessories Business, Manager – Vehicle Design & Styling will be responsible for creating innovative exterior and interior design solutions for NU & Special Vehicle (SPV) Platforms. This role will play a key part in shaping the visual identity, functionality, and customer appeal of future vehicle concepts and production programs.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Design & Concept Development

Develop exterior and interior design concepts for NU & Special Vehicle platforms aligned with Mahindra's brand vision and product strategy.

Generate innovative styling themes that enhance vehicle aesthetics, functionality, and customer appeal.

Sketching & Visualization

Create high-quality 2D sketches, concept illustrations, and design presentations to communicate design intent.

Develop design proposals that effectively translate customer insights, market trends, and business requirements into compelling vehicle concepts.

Create and support 3D digital models and renderings using industry-standard design tools.

Support CAS development activities and key design freeze milestones throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.

Engineering Feasibility & Integration

Coordinate closely with Product Development and Engineering teams to assess design feasibility and manufacturability.

Market & Trend Analysis

Research automotive design trends, emerging technologies, materials, and customer preferences to inform future design directions.

Contribute ideas that strengthen Mahindra’s design leadership and product differentiation in the market.

• Strong expertise in automotive exterior and interior design.
• Proficiency in ALIAS, Rhino, and Photoshop.
• Excellent automotive sketching and visualization capabilities.
• Strong understanding of vehicle proportions, surfacing, packaging, and ergonomics.
• Experience in 3D design development and digital modeling workflows.
• Strong creativity combined with practical understanding of engineering feasibility.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Education Qualification

Experience & Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in automotive design, vehicle styling, transportation design, or related fields.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree Industrial Design, Automotive Design, or a related discipline.
• Experience working on concept development, CAS modeling support, and production vehicle programs preferred.

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