24 Sep
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USHA International
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Gurugram
24 Sep
USHA International
Gurugram
Role Summary:
We are seeking a visionary Head of Industrial Design and UX to lead the transformation of USHA’s product portfolio into a premium, design-led brand ecosystem. You will define, build, and enforce a distinctive, cohesive global design language inspired by clean European aesthetics, up-to-date ergonomics, and sustainable materials. You will oversee the complete lifecycle of product design, turning USHA into an icon of contemporary, functional luxury for modern homes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design Strategy & Portfolio Identity: Formulate and execute a long-term Industrial Design vision. Establish a signature Design Language System (DLS) across all category verticals to elevate brand perception and shelf presence.
- Product Execution & CMF: Direct the design team from initial ideation, sketching, CAD surfacing, and rapid prototyping to full mass-production handoff. Drive premium CMF (Color, Materials, Finish) strategies (e.g., brushed metals, matte textures, subtle interface lighting).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner closely with Product Management, R&D;, Engineering, and Tooling teams to ensure design intent is maintained without sacrificing cost targets, manufacturability, or launch timelines.
- User-Centric Innovation: Integrate human-factors engineering, ergonomics, and smart home UX/UI design to create seamless physical-digital interactions.
- Team Leadership & Studio Setup: Build, mentor, and lead an in-house world-class design studio. Manage external global design agency relationships and vendors.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design / Product Design from a premier institute (NID, IIT-IDC or similar).
- Proven track record of bringing at least 5 award-winning consumer hardware/appliances from concept to high-volume production.
- Advanced mastery of CAD tools (Alias, SolidWorks, Rhino), rendering software (KeyShot), and prototyping techniques.
📌 Head of Design (Gurugram)
🏢 USHA International
📍 Gurugram