Lead CMF Designer

Date: 17 Feb 2026

Location:

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

Company: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Mentor CMF team for innovation, continuous process improvement taking different initiatives. Continuous research of design trends for automotive, product, fashion, lifestyle & technology for global & local context.
Understand in totality the brand & design vision, product concept, target customer, program perimeters, vehicle architecture, USP's, technical & commercial parameters of the project.
Create multiple design concept for CMF based on the above with objective of complete self-explanatory understanding of volume & design expression by the audience. For production cars, concept cars & demonstrators.
Collaborate closely with Digital and Visualisation team to create future CMF Designs. Collaborate closely with DPQ function to implement the CMF Design themes.
Collaborates and strategizes with cross functional teams, including design and manufacturing, to implement production of final CMF and graphic designs.
Work closely with suppliers and vendors to identify new resources for material and ensure innovative designs. Work on creating future library for internal CMF samples.
Make design presentation to Design top management at various stages.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree or above in Textile Design/Lifestyle accessories design/Apparel design/Transportation Design/Product Design
3+ years of automobile styling related development experience; more than 3-5 vehicle project development experience.

Industry Preferred

Automotive

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in Textile Design/Lifestyle accessories design/Apparel design/Transportation Design/Product Design
3+ years of automobile styling related development experience; more than 3-5 vehicle project development experience.

General Requirements

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
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