Associate Technical Designer

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.

Your role at Tumi:

The Associate Technical Designer at TUMI plays a crucial role in supporting both the design and development teams throughout the lifecycle of full-price and outlet collections. This position ensures that designs are translated into technical specifications and maintains alignment with TUMI’s standards from initial concept to final production. You will work onsite 4 days and remotely 1 day weekly.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with designers to review and develop technical drawings for sampling, including creating detailed technical illustrations and assisting in design presentations using Photoshop, CAD, and hand sketches for concept decks.
• Offer recommendations to achieve the intended aesthetic and ensure consistency across collections while adhering to TUMI’s quality standards.
• Manage specification changes, update technical drawings, and review confirmation samples in conjunction with designers and product developers.
• Facilitate communication of technical information to both domestic and international departments to ensure the design intent is realized.
• Oversee the technical design process from handoff to production, including maintaining and updating technical drawings throughout the development cycle.
• Participate in the evaluation of confirmation samples with the Product Development and Design teams and assist in communicating those changes with the correct departments.
• Maintain and update the digital CAD library, including current and new products, and manage the standards library and seasonal print library.
• Lead hardware development processes across various product categories.

We’re excited if you have:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in technical design related to consumer products, including bags, small leather goods, or travel products.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other Adobe software.
• Experience in hardware design, with 3D modeling and rendering skills considered a plus.

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.
• DIVERSITY & 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 diversity 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.