Senior Designer – Women’s Leather Goods (Freelance)📍 Remote | Regular travel to Milan (Italy)Samsonite, a global leader in travel and lifestyle products, is expanding into the non‑travel women’s accessories category. We are developing a new line of feminine, functional, business‑organised leather goods designed for modern professional women.We are looking for a Senior Designer – Women’s Leather Goods (Freelance) to lead the creative development of this collection, combining elegant aesthetics, intelligent organisation, and everyday functionality.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of backpacks, shoulder bags, briefcases, and pouches for womenTranslate trends in women’s accessories, workwear, and lifestyle into clear, functional product conceptsBalance aesthetics and usability to create refined, practical designsCollaborate closely with product development, marketing teams, and material suppliersOversee prototype development, ensuring high standards in materials, construction, hardware, and functionalityIntegrate sustainable materials and responsible design practices where possibleYour Profile5+ years of experience designing women’s leather goods or accessories, ideally in business or organisational categoriesStrong portfolio demonstrating functional, premium women’s productsExcellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)Experience with 3D design tools is a plus (hardware details and construction accuracy are key)Solid understanding of materials, leather goods construction, and production processesStrong attention to detail and a pragmatic, solution‑oriented design approachExperience in Northern European design environments and knowledge of the German market are highly valued