Product Design and Consumer Experience

Our Story Blue Star is India's leading Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration (HVAC&R) Company, with an annual revenue of over Rs 8000 crores, a network of 30 offices, 7 modern manufacturing facilities including the new state-of-the-art deep freezer facility at Wada, and Blue Star Climatech Limiteds world-class facility at Sri City; 3132 employees, and 4040 channel partners. The Company has manufacturing facilities at Dadra, Himachal Pradesh, Wada and Ahmedabad, which use modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to ensure that the products have consistent quality and reliability. The Company has a manufacturing footprint of more than 1 lakh sq m, with the mainstay of product development and R&D being energy-efficiency, coupled with eco-friendly and sustainable products. What Your Role Entails Own the consumer-centric industrial design and CMF (Colour-Material-Finish) direction for Blue Star's portfolio translating consumer insight and emerging design trends into differentiated product form, feel, and user experience that strengthens brand appeal and drives commercial success What Youll Do: Consumer Research & Insight Conduct design research and consumer behaviour studies to translate unmet consumer needs into actionable design briefsEvaluate design concepts against consumer preferences and market trends to validate design direction ahead of development sign-offDesign Development & CMF Develop 3D models, sketches, and mock prototypes using design software to communicate design intent and validate form, fit, and finishDefine and apply CMF (Colour, Material, Finish) specifications across categories to ensure aesthetic consistency and on-trend appealResearch new materials and finishing techniques to expand design possibilities within cost and manufacturing constraintsCross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, and NPD / Engineering teams to align design intent with technical feasibility, cost targets, and project timelinesPresent design concepts and rationale to internal stakeholders to secure timely design approvals and drive decision-makingSupport Marketing teams during product photoshoots and launch collateral development to ensure design intent is accurately representedUI/UX & Digital Experience Contribute UI/UX design inputs for digital touchpoints (product displays, control panels, app interfaces) to enhance the overall consumer experienceCapability Building Build and mentor a small design team (CMF Specialist, Design / Trend Researcher) as the function scales, to strengthen in-house design capability Your success is grounded in Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Industrial Design or Product Design from a recognized institute with minimum 10 years of experience.Consumer-centric industrial design for durable / appliance categories air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, fans, and small appliancesDesign research, consumer behaviour analysis, and trend forecasting to inform product form and feature directionCMF (Colour, Material, Finish) specification and trend application across the product portfolioProficiency in 3D modelling and design software: Rhinoceros, Fusion 360, KeyShot, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAWDesign sketching, concept visualization, and mock / prototype developmentWorking knowledge of UI/UX design principles for digital product touchpointsFamiliarity with manufacturing materials, finishes, and processes to ensure design feasibility Interested candidates can also drop your resume to randdrecruiter@bluestarindia.com with the brief on the projects worked. Where youll be This role is based in Kapurbawdi, Thane At Blue Star, you are not just another employee; you're part of a vibrant community that values innovation, dedication, and teamwork. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for professional growth and development. Youll be empowered to take ownership of your role and make a difference in the lives of our customers and colleagues. If youre ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you! .