Associate Design Director, Luggage - Lead Innovation

Away; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off programs

Employee discounts on products

Job summary

Away is seeking an Associate Design Director, Luggage in New York to lead the design and innovation strategy for core luggage products. The role involves overseeing the end-to-end design process while mentoring a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of industrial design experience, proficiency in Fusion 360 and Adobe tools, and will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure design integrity. This office-based role offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $160,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of industrial design experience with a track record of successful product launches.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring design talent.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and innovation strategy for luggage product lines.
• Manage the luggage design strategy in alignment with leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure design integrity.

Skills

Industrial design experience

Leadership and mentoring

Fusion 360 proficiency

Sketching and 3D visualization

Product construction understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

KeyShot

Job description

Away is seeking an Associate Design Director, Luggage in New York to lead the design and innovation strategy for core luggage products. The role involves overseeing the end-to-end design process while mentoring a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of industrial design experience, proficiency in Fusion 360 and Adobe tools, and will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure design integrity. This office-based role offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $160,000 annually.