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 Responsibilities
* Lead the design and development of backpacks, shoulder bags, briefcases, and pouches for women
* Translate trends in women's accessories, workwear, and lifestyle into clear, functional product concepts
* Balance aesthetics and usability to create refined, practical designs
* Collaborate closely with product development, marketing teams, and material suppliers
* Oversee prototype development, ensuring high standards in materials, construction, hardware, and functionality
* Integrate sustainable materials and responsible design practices where possible
Your Profile
* 5+ years of experience designing women's leather goods or accessories, ideally in business or organisational categories
* Strong portfolio demonstrating functional, premium women's products
* Excellent 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 processes
* Strong attention to detail and a pragmatic, solution‐oriented design approach
* Experience in Northern European design environments and knowledge of the German market are highly valued
Project Details
* Contract: Freelance, project‐based
* Location: Remote, with regular visits to the Italian Head Office in Milan
* Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Interested?
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