Global Lead - Design Experience & Studio

Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Design leader to head our global Automotive Design organization focused on intelligent cockpit, HMI, UX/UI, and digital in-vehicle experiences. This role will lead multidisciplinary teams across India and Europe, driving both customer-facing innovation and execution excellence for production automotive programs. The candidate will oversee global design capabilities, OEM customer engagements, and delivery of design assets for infotainment, clusters, HUD, ADAS, and connected cockpit platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership, automotive domain expertise, design thinking, and operational execution with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product management, and customer organizations. ⸻

Key Responsibilities Lead and grow a global design organization comprising: UX/UI Designers HMI & Interaction Designers Technical Artists Visual/Graphic Designers Manage distributed teams across Europe and India with responsibility for capability development, mentoring, hiring, and delivery excellence. Drive design activities across: Digital Clusters Infotainment Systems HUDs Information Displays ADAS Interfaces Intelligent Cockpit Platforms Support all phases of product development including: Innovation & Concept Development RFQ/Pursuit Activities Platform Definition Customer Workshops Production Program Execution through SOP Act as a key design interface for global automotive OEM customers and strategic partners. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Innovation, and Program teams to align design priorities with business and customer goals. Drive scalable design processes, design systems, asset quality, and operational efficiency across global programs. ⸻

Required Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Interaction Design UX/UI Industrial Design Human Computer Interaction Automotive Design Engineering or related field 15–20 years of experience in: Automotive UX/HMI Intelligent Cockpit Systems Automotive Electronics Digital Product Design Proven experience managing global or distributed design teams in automotive OEM, Tier-1, or EV environments. Strong understanding of automotive product development lifecycle and production program execution. Expertise in UX, interaction design, visual design, motion design, and multi-modal automotive experiences. Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management skills.

Design Tools & Technical Skills Hands-on or working knowledge of: Figma Adobe Creative Suite Blender / Maya / Cinema4D Unreal Engine After Effects Jira / Confluence Design Systems & Component Libraries Real-time visualization and HMI prototyping workflows Knowledge of Android Automotive, embedded HMI platforms, and AI-driven UX experiences is a plus. ⸻

Leadership Competencies Strong people leadership and mentoring skills Strategic thinking with execution focus Cross-functional collaboration Customer-centric mindset Ability to balance innovation with delivery excellence ⸻

Impact This role provides the opportunity to shape next-generation automotive experiences and lead global teams delivering production-scale intelligent cockpit and HMI solutions for leading automotive customers worldwide.