Description

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description
Essential Functions:

• Generates new product concepts based on marketing briefs or design direction.
• Contributes to the research of new products, market trends/needs and consumer preferences.
• Assist the design team in creating and refining working prototypes to ensure any newly developed design features function as intended.
• Responsible for the creation of effective technical documents sent overseas to create accurate prototypes. The design package should be clear, understandable, and comprehensive which can be interpreted by an overseas vendor and translated into an accurate, functional prototype.
• Work collaboratively with other design staff and product developers on specs, prototype samples, timelines, pricing, packaging, compliance and sourcing.
• Communicate directly with international vendors and our global product development team to oversee product development of assigned projects.
• Understand and interpret market trends, retailer trends and gain knowledge of competitor products.
• Travel to industry trade shows and occasional overseas development trips.
• Ability to evaluate product testing to improve its functionality, style, quality, and success in the marketplace.
• Inform management of all challenges and problems and recommend possible actions that could correct the issue.

• Degree in Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Apparel Design or related creative professional experience
• 1+ years of design experience in a related category
• Strong knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office software (knowledge in SolidWorks a plus)
• Portfolio demonstrating strong aesthetic sensibilities, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to visually and verbally communicate through sketches, renderings and presentations.
• Passionate about product design and technology with a strong appreciation of current fashion, social and design trends.
• Good understanding of fashion trends, market trends, competitive set-in relation to men's and women's luggage

• Past internships or experience working in a professional environment

About the Team
Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.