Designer, Women's Handbags & Accessories

About Us

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.

Job Description

• Design and develop trend-right, elevated product for the Tumi customer from concept to commercialization.
• Review all designs with designers, research competitive market, develop seasonal design concepts under guidance of Design Director and Head of Women’s design, assist in design presentation, create technical drawings, as well as maintain product specifications from start to production for new collections as well existing collections.
• This is a hybrid role; we work on site 4 days and remotely 1 day weekly.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of design experience with handbags, small leather goods, and/or products.
• Demonstrates a high level of creativity and a keen understanding of market and cultural trends, with the ability to evolve them into elevated, future-focused ideas and solutions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are a must along with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable speaking and presenting to team leaders and global cross-functional partners.
• Strong communication skills with an openness to feedback and ability to adapt and find solutions.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• An ambitious self-starter with demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong and expedient Illustrator, Photoshop and Power Point/Microsoft Office skills to communicate concepts, create specs and presentations are required.
• Must be able to travel internationally.