Abhishek Kamthe

Industrial Designer specializing in humanoid robotics and physical product development with 5+ years of experience across concept generation, CAD development, prototyping, and manufacturing integration. Skilled in translating complex mechanical and electronic requirements into functional, manufacturable, and human-centric products. Gold Medalist in M.Des Industrial Design from VIT Vellore.

Industrial Designer at Jio Platforms Limited (2025-02 – Present)

• Led end-to-end industrial design of Jio's humanoid robot — torso, biped lower body, modular hands, and head — delivering 3 full design iterations in Rhino 3D aligned with human ergonomic proportions.
• Conducted market and competitive research to define product direction and guide humanoid robot design strategy.
• Developed high-fidelity concepts and Rhino 3D models aligned with Jio's design language to support engineering collaboration and design validation.
• Rendered the model using keyshot to understand color, material and finish of the product
• Coordinated project tasks under Agile methodology, ensuring seamless integration between design and mechanical engineering teams.

Product Architect at Futuring Design (2023-02 – 2024-12)

• Played a key role in concept generation sessions, helping shape products to be both appealing and practical.
• Developed operational logic for a novel kitchen appliance and prototyped using diverse methods.
• Managed cross-functional teams of 4–6 (mechanical, electronics, software) to bring 2 kitchen appliance concepts to production-ready stage within 6-month sprints.
• Managed cross-functional teams to bring design concepts to life using 3D CAD, prototyping, and manufacturing processes like vacuum casting and 3D printing.
• Designed components using plastics, metals, and rubber materials to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Prototyped a showcased model of 2 wheeler for an exhibition.

Design & Service Engineer at DPH Engineering (2018-09 – 2020-01)

• Developed conveying components according to company standards using 3D CAD software.
• Installed heavy maintenance products onto conveyor belts with efficiency and precision.
• Participated in technical sessions conducted by Syntron's Material Handling (U.S.A.) in China.
• Worked closely with fabrication and installation teams to ensure accurate implementation of mechanical systems.

M.Des in Industrial Design – Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) (2021 – 2023) - Gold Medalist

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – Mumbai University (2014 – 2018)