Designer, Women's

Tumi Holdings Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tumi Holdings Inc is looking for a skilled designer to create trend-right products, ensuring design integrity from concept to production. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with various teams and manage technical drawings and specifications for new and existing collections.

Whether conducting market research or presenting to design leadership, your expertise in design concept development and technical drawing will support our commitment to quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design concept development for fashion or accessories.
• Strong understanding of market trends and consumer insights.
• Excellent technical drawing skills, including CAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop elevated products for Tumi customers.
• Conduct market research to inform design direction.
• Create technical drawings and specifications for products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful product execution.

Skills

Design concept development

Market research

Technical drawing

Presentation skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

This position will be responsible for designing and developing trend-right, elevated product for the Tumi customer from concept to commercialization. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing all designs with designers, researching competitive market, developing seasonal design concepts under guidance of Design Director and Head of Women’s design, assisting in design presentation, creating technical drawings, as well as maintaining 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.

Design & Concept Development

• Research global and competitive markets, consumer insights, materials, silhouettes, and emerging trends to inform seasonal design direction.
• Develop and execute compelling design concepts aligned with brand strategy and customer needs.
• Create concept boards, inspiration decks, and mood boards to communicate seasonal narratives, color stories, materials, and key design ideas.
• Generate hand sketches, CAD drawings, and design iterations for handbags, small leather goods, and accessories.

Technical Design & Development

• Create and maintain detailed technical drawings, specifications, and design packages from concept through production.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of specifications, measurements, construction details, and materials throughout the development process.
• Manage and communicate all specification changes, updating technical drawings and documentation as needed.
• Review and approve confirmation and pre-production samples in partnership with Product Development and Design, ensuring alignment with design intent, quality standards, and cost targets.

Presentation & Communication

• Create and maintain professional presentation materials in Power Point to support internal design reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Present design concepts, prototypes, and samples to Design leadership and cross-functional partners, clearly articulating design intent, functionality, and seasonal vision.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Production to support successful product execution.
• Communicate clearly, proactively, and collaboratively across teams to ensure alignment and timely decision-making.

Commercialization & Production Support

• Follow product through the commercialization process, supporting timelines and ensuring design integrity through final production.
• Track and manage changes throughout development, communicating updates to all relevant partners.
• Support ongoing updates and refinements to existing collections as needed.