Associate Design Director, Luggage
Core
Lead end-to-end execution of luggage design, defining the future of the core luggage category through industrial design, material R&D, and product strategy.
Role type
Associate Design Director (Industrial Design)
Builds
Luggage and travel essentials
Domain
Travel goods / Industrial Design
Required skills
Industrial design, Material R&D, Manufacturing processes, Fusion 360, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, 3D visualization, Team mentoring, Overseas factory collaboration, AI design tools
Preferred skills
Sustainable materials, Weight optimization, Repairability, AI workflow automation
Technologies
Fusion 360, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
Execute and contribute to design and innovation strategy for core luggage product lines, manage luggage design strategy for seasonal creative direction and long-term goals, translate consumer insights into scalable design systems, champion elevated product concepts and disruptive design thinking, build and mentor a high-performing design team, deliver against a multi-year innovation roadmap, evaluate and implement new materials and component systems, partner with Product Development and Engineering, manage material libraries and prototyping systems, identify opportunities for weight optimization and sustainability, manage the end-to-end design process from concept to commercialization, operationalize scalable workflows, collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Brand, Quality, and Supply Chain, participate in global travel and supplier engagement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities