Product Designer - American Tourister - Part-time

at  Samsonite

WHO WE ARE:

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, eBags, 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.
The American Tourister Design Team is seeking a talented and creative entry-level Designer for a part-time position (50% / 60%).
Join our European Design Team and contribute to a wide range of product categories, including hardside and softside luggage, travel bags, daily bags, and accessories. You will manage your projects from initial sketches to final development, collaborating closely with marketing teams in Belgium and development teams in Asia.

• Develop design proposals based on market and marketing requirements.
• Work on various product types, including soft and hard luggage, and non-travel items such as casual backpacks, business backpacks, duffels, and other accessories.
• Design products for kids, including licensed items (Disney, Marvel, etc.).
• Create graphical print directions for main collections and kids’ categories, reflecting the latest trends.
• Translate designs into precise technical drawings for sampling.
• Oversee the development of your collections with our Asia-based development team.
• Review samples, providing feedback to refine and perfect concepts.
• Present and defend your concepts to the marketing team and management during monthly product meetings.