Color material finish (CMF) advisor with trend forecasting; CMF Development for manufacturing

Job DescriptionForm & Lead the Accessory Design Team for the Automotive Styling Department, exclusively catering to MGA (Maruti Genuine Accessories).SkillsMarket survey, research & analysis Study Global trends & attend (inter)national exhibitionsDesign strategies & conceptualizationIdeation & brainstorming for new directionsBusiness strategy, planning & schedulingPitch ideas to marketing & managementDelegation & collaboration with designers, engineers, vendors Design & development of new & existing productsImplementation of new materials & innovative productsProject ownership from conceptualization to implementationExpertise in CMF (color, material, finish), Automotive graphics/decals & Branding/Logo DesignsMilestonesFormed & Lead Accessories Team10 OEM projects & new launches13 Dealership Limited Editions08 OEM refresh projects03 CMF for Auto-show concept carsConceptualized Design & Strategy for MerchandiseHelped MSIL achieve a profit growth of 20.5%Attended Geneva Autoexpo (2013) & Salone Del Mobile - Milan (2015)About MSILMaruti Suzuki India Limited, formerly known as Maruti Udyog Limited, is the leading automobile manufacturer in India. It is a subsidiary of Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer Suzuki. With 49% share of market, MSIL leads the Indian passenger car markets. The company is headquartered at New Delhi.Established in 1982, Maruti Suzuki expanded from manufacturing 40,000 to 1.5 million family cars every year. (one car every 12 seconds!). In February 2012, the company sold its ten millionth vehicle in India. Maruti Suzuki manufactures and sells the top 5 most popular cars Indian cars. (i.e. Swift, Alto, Dzire, WagonR, Omni).

Job DescriptionSet-up and lead a small team of creative force (freelancers), as a graphic design consultant in Nashik, India Skills- Meeting/identifying potential client- Preparing estimated financial quotations with timeline break-ups- Client follow-up & negotiations- Problem-identification (for the project)- Market survey, user-study, research & analysis- Brain-storming- Concept Design & Prototyping- Branding & Packaging solutions- Copy-writing- Photography- Project managementMilestones- 11 regular clients- Over 15 independent projects- Visiting consultant at United Tectsa- Represented 3M India to prestigious clientsAbout Teabags WorkshopAN INDEPENDENT BRAND AND DESIGN CONSULTANCYWorking with organizations in India with the aim to energize brands and help clients overcome commercial or cultural challenges and communicate better. Teabags workshop helps change opinion, alters perception and jogs memories – bringing stand-out in a sea of grey across brand, print, exhibition and product design.

Job DescriptionConceptualize, pitch ideas to OE clients, & execute automotive decals & traffic/commercial signagesSkillsUnderstand client’s needs & research accordinglyCreate mood-boards in accordance to client briefDesign & development of concept according to client briefPresent concepts to OE clientsDelegation & collaboration with engineering & marketingPush implementation of new 3M productsMatch cost targets through design modificationsTooling for Screen PrintingColor matching & new color developmentProactively develop new business avenues for 3MLogo designingSpecialize in CorelDraw, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, etc.AccoladesSelected in IIT Campus placement through competitionShooting star of the 3rd Quarter6 OEM projects successfully executed Represented 3M to Indian OEMsDesigned modular toll plaza for RIDCOR, JaipurDesigned instruction manual for 3M aftermarket workshopsWorked as freelancer for 3M post resignation.About 3M3M is a diversified technology global company serving customers and communities with innovative products and services3M India was established in 1987 and has completed more than 25 years of operations. 3M’s headquarters in India is based in Bengaluru with branch offices at Mumbai, Gurgaon, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai. 3M leverages its global innovation expertise to develop homegrown solutions that address unique needs of diverse customers in Indian markets. 3M has invested in Innovation Centers at Bengaluru and Gurgaon to boost local product development and its manufacturing footprint is spread across Bengaluru, Pune and Ahmedabad. From products that improve manufacturing efficiency and impact improved healthcare delivery to safety markers that help increase road visibility, everyday kitchen aids and car care products, today, 3M innovation touches millions of Indians – making lives easier and better.