Utkarsh Gautam Email & Phone Number

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Leading a lean Team of super talented Designers and crafting design strategy to fast-track innovative solutions for the Product portfolio.• Owning the closure of 'a thought' through the complete Industrial Design cycle - from Primary research, consumer validation to the Product launch.• Leading the expansion in new Business verticals with differentiated products.• Managing the rolling product portfolio with the function stakeholders – Management, Marketing, R&D and Operations.• Guiding the CFT for product development, with key inputs on craftsmanship, design differentiation, manufacturing feasibility and product communications.

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Conceptualized and introduced the 4 new Product lineup basis consumer insights, field research and data analytics.• Led the cross-functional teams for customer centricity, problem resolution and value engineering to resonate the product with user.• Managed the portfolio expansion by a small Team with agility and collaboration• Point of contact for Marketing & Sales Team for creative inputs and product communications.• Drove the search & implementation of new solutions for Colour, materials and finishes

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Planned and executed the Product Portfolio with five new product launches for CF, Pedestal and Wall Fans in line with business goals. • Planned and organized user research to understand consumer, context and technology adoption trends• Identified and worked with China supply chain during development.• Trend forecasting and CMF development in collaboration with supply partners.• Led the development of an iOT based Smart fan with device integration and app development.• Headed ID and Mechanical Design Team and mentored Quality Team.• • Packaging reviews and print quality monitoring with remedial measures in alignment with Marketing Team• Assisted the CFT Team by onboarding subject experts and resolution of key bottlenecks for Product realization .

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Kolkata Area, India

• Led the structure design development and devising new innovations for paperboard packaging • Got opportunity to oversee paperboard packaging design technicalities and possibilities to engage multiple senses

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Ahmedabad Area, India

• Led India Product Development Team and working along with Global counterparts for product innovation and detailing.• Identified and converted suitable business opportunities to exemplary products by understanding customer needs via market analysis• Utilized the technology limits to evolve the product experience in products like Freezer, Ice-candy maker and such• Led Product technology improvement in coordination with Global Talent Team.• Drove the Technology discussions with OEM clients for Product development and RFQ closures for Automotive and Material handling.• Travelled across the country to connect with end-user to understand context and possibility of new idea generation in Indian context.• Owned the Product lifecycle management.• Worked with Quality Team for Product certification and test validation.

Ahmedabad Area, India

• Expanded the Packaging Design as a business vertical• Led Project closures with defined proposals and successful negotiation with clients.• Drove the 360° design process from Product research, Prototype developments, Consumer validation, Engineering collaboration and presentations to Industry client Team.• Devising Innovative design solutions for Consumer durables, FMCG and retail industry. • Awarded Employee of the year for contribution in Packaging Design

• Concept development of interiors and exteriors for commercial vehicle segment (LCV and HCV).• Facilitating coordination between design and engineering teams.• Starting from product need, trend analysis and design direction to building the product in accordance with the design process viz. idea sketches, concept, prototype to production model.Work outline -Traveller luxury class :Design and development of Interiors with an eye for the detail in areas like reclining seats, mood lighting, collapsible table, Intercom, Tinted windows and other provisions.Trump40: Design and prototyping of Dashboard, central console, front grille and side fender design for commercial goods carrier (4WH).Other Showcase Projects:Proposal for Facelift for front fascia of UV.Simulation of concepts in FRP, PU Foam and wood.Work outline -Traveller luxury class :Design and development of Interiors with an eye for the detail in areas like reclining seats, mood lighting, collapsible table, Intercom, Tinted windows and other provisions.Trump40: Design and prototyping of Dashboard, central console, front grille and side fender design for commercial goods carrier (4WH).Other Showcase Projects:Proposal for Facelift for front fascia of UV.Simulation of concepts in FRP, PU Foam and wood.

M.Des., Industrial Design

Activities and Societies: Hostel -shirt design, Trophy DesignComputer Aided learning bus with Azim Premji Foundation

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Activities and Societies: Class representative