SR DESIGNER LEATHERGOODS WOMEN (FREELANCE)

Senior Designer – Women’s Leather Goods (Freelance)

Remote | Regular travel to Milan (Italy)

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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 xdwybme
• 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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