Chief Design Officer - Home

Chief Design Officer - Home (f/m/d)

Mumbai, India | Executive Level | Full-time

The Mission

How will 1.4 billion people live, connect, and thrive at home in the next decade?

Our client is building one of the most ambitious home ecosystems in the world - blending AI, connectivity, devices, and digital experiences into everyday life. Think smart appliances, ambient intelligence, 5G-powered platforms, and seamless design across every touchpoint.

As Chief Design Officer - Home, you’ll shape how all of this comes together - from phone to fridge, room to region. It’s design leadership at a nation-sized scale. And it needs someone bold enough to own it.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the experience strategy for an entire connected home ecosystem
• Combine UX, industrial design, and smart home tech into elegant, intuitive systems
• Design across mobile, hardware, ambient touchpoints, and AI interfaces
• Ensure seamless connectivity across all products - from 5G to local mesh networks
• Drive automation and context-aware experiences that truly feel intelligent
• Collaborate with product, tech, and business teams to launch globally-minded, locally resonant solutions
• Set the standards. Champion experimentation. Build for the diversity of Indian homes
• Balance vision with action - and the future with today

What You Bring

• 15+ years in UX, Product, or Industrial Design - with leadership experience in smart devices, home tech, or IoT
• A deep understanding of consumer-grade connected products
• Experience launching AI-powered services and automation at scale
• Familiarity with global markets, paired with a love for local insight
• Systems-level thinking with hands-on design instincts
• Based in (or open to relocating to) Mumbai - relocation supported

Skills & Focus Areas

• UX & Experience Strategy
• Industrial Design & Physical-Digital Integration
• Smart Home Interfaces, IoT, AI & Automation
• Multi-Agent Systems & Context-Aware Design
• 5G, Wi-Fi, and Mesh Network Experience
• Design Systems & Scalable Ops
• Mobile + Hardware Product Design
• India-Centric Innovation with Global Standards

Why This Role Matters

Because “home” is no longer just four walls.

It’s a connected, intelligent, beautifully designed space - and you’ll shape how millions experience it.