Product Designer Travel
Product Designer Travel
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19-04-2025
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Job Description
Role overview
The Product Designer Travel is responsible for the endtoend design and development of softside and hardside luggage collections as well as travel accessories in Canada. This includes creating innovative functional and fashionforward products across various licensed brands and private label for national accounts. This role requires strong technical capabilitiesparticularly in materials part selection and CAD developmentcombined with an eye for design seasonal trends and strong executional skills to deliver innovative trendright products that meet brand customer and consumer expectations.The Product Designer Travel must balance creative vision with engineering feasibility and cost targets working closely with the Design Engineer in the China office to bring concepts to life. Reporting to the VicePresident Design & Innovation Travel & Soft Bags and collaborating with crossfunctional teams the Product Designer Travel ensures timely delivery of bestinclass products that align with business objectives. The designer must also be comfortable using AI tools and platforms to amplify creativity and improve process efficiency.
Key responsibilities
Product development
- Design collections across the luggage and travel accessories categories including softside and hardside luggage for various brands and market needs
- Create exclusive private label collections for national accounts in line with trends and customer profiles
- Work with softside materials such as polyester and hardside materials such as ABS polycarbonate (PC) and polypropylene (PP)
- Design for multiple brands and categories while preserving each brands individual DNA.
- Select appropriate technical parts including trolley systems wheels handles and zippers based on functionality cost and performance
- Incorporate seasonal trends fashionforward colors and silhouettes to create commercially successful collection
- Conduct trend and market research using tools such as WGSN to identify key directions in material innovations functional features and aesthetic trends
- Leverage AIpowered platforms like New Arc and Vizcom to enhance creative concepting
- Align all designs with product briefs and overall business strategy defined by the VicePresident Product Design & Innovation Travel & Soft Bags
- Present seasonal concepts and product direction for review and approval
- Maintain awareness of target FOB pricing and build designs accordingly
- Understand and articulate the impact of component costs and labor to develop commercially viable products
Design
- Own the creation of accurate and detailed 3D technical CADs and part drawings using appropriate software
- Operate and collaborate using 3D printing tools and machinery for prototype and component development
- Collaborate closely with the Design Engineer based in our China office for part development technical feasibility and engineering refinement
- Review factory samples and buyer feedback compile comments and communicate necessary revisions respecting the departmental processes
- Manage timelines and sample iterations from initial submission to final approval.
- Organize and maintain the parts and materials library for consistency and accessibility
- Partner with the factories Import and CRO teams to ensure proper translation of designs into final product
- Follow the development calendar closely to meet all internal and external deadlines
Samples & showroom
- Coordinate and prepare samples for buyer approvals line reviews and national account meetings
- Assist with showroom setup for both internal reviews and customer presentations
- Manage all logistics related to sample movement
Crossfunctional collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams including sales import product development and the China office while respecting departmental processes and workflows
- Maintain strong connection with international partner and vendors to ensure constant innovation
- Ensure a high level of technical and aesthetic excellence throughout the product development process
Key Requirements
Education & Experience
- Diploma or degree in Industrial Design or a related field
- 810 years of experience in luggage or industrial design with focus on technical product development.
Technical skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop)
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks Rhino or similar) and 3D rendering tools
- Experience operating or preparing files for 3D printing
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Mac OS
- Strong understanding of luggage construction component selection materials and mass production processes
- Experience with tech pack creation and managing sample development
- Familiarity with workflow management tools such as is an asset
- Comfort using AI design and trend platforms (e.g. Vizcom) is highly desirable
Soft skills
- Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
- Creativity commercial awareness and problemsolving aptitude
- Flexible proactive and confident in a fastpaced environment
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across teams and cultures
- Ability to visualize the end product from early concept stages
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (English/French) is an asset
- Integrity credibility and a commitment to high standards
What We Offer
- Compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive group insurance including life dental medical and longterm disability.
- Hybrid and remote work policy with a 35hour workweek.
- Five sick/personal paid days annually.
- Onsite parking and a dynamic team environment with a strong collaborative spirit.
- Opportunity to work with an industry leader with 70 years in the market.
The Holiday Group a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality luggage and bags proudly offers a diverse range under renowned brands such asTravelpro Atlantic Roots Bench and David Jones.
Our product line includes fashion handbags catering to various preferences and age groups featuring an array of shapes sizes colors styles and materials. Discover our highquality affordably priced soft and hard shell suitcases at major retailers and specialized boutiques nationwide including Montreal Toronto and Vancouver.
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Join us in shaping the future of the luggage and bag industry in Canada Apply today!
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Employment Type
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