Designer, Women's

Who we are:

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.

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.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have 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.

• Is 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.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• The successful candidate will be 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.

Why you'll love working here:

At TUMI, you’ll find a dynamic working environment, joining a community where each team member is empowered with an entrepreneurial spirit. Associates are respected as a vital part of the organization and recognized for their contributions. We believe in a workplace that gives every individual the opportunity to make an impact, and our ongoing commitment is to provide all the tools you need to succeed— guidance towards individual career growth, professional training and development initiatives, and a motivating, exciting environment— along with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs.

What we value:

• INNOVATIVE BY NATURE. SUSTAINABLE BY CHOICE. TUMI protects the things that matter most, the things you own and the planet you travel to see. Our planet is an astonishing place and we believe it’s our responsibility to preserve it for travelers of the future. By putting excellence and quality first, we ensure that every TUMI product has lifelong purpose, supported by our rigorous testing standards, exploration of recycled materials, and global repair network.

• PARTNERS WE BELIEVE IN. Staying true to our values by helping take care of the most vulnerable among us aligns with our mission and is a core element of what we do. We focus on three main areas: promoting wellbeing; empowering vulnerable communities; and protecting the earth’s beautiful places. Each year we extend our philanthropic efforts to partners that help better the world. From supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fight to cure childhood cancer to Waves for Water who provides clean water to communities in need, we proudly stand by the profound changes they enact.

• CULTURE & INCLUSION. As an organization, we are committed to a diverse and vibrant culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers each of us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.

The actual rate of pay offered depends on various factors, including qualifications for the position and relevant experience; as well as other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position or location.

Tumi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.