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Associate Design Director, Luggage

Who can apply: US-based role. The employer has not said which states are eligible — confirm before applying.
Location as listed by the employer: “NYC: Soho HQ”
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About this role

Away is hiring for a Associate Design Director, Luggage role (full-time). See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • You have at least 7 years of industrial design experience (luggage, technical soft goods, or hard goods) with a proven track record of supervising/mentoring design talent and supporting successful product launches
  • You possess an advanced understanding of complex product construction, material R&D, and manufacturing processes, with an interest or experience in leveraging emerging technologies (like AI tools) to optimize team workf…
  • You’re highly proficient in Fusion 360, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to guide and upskill direct reports in these tools
  • You’re exceptional sketching and 3D visualization skills, with the ability to clearly translate complex design concepts to cross-functional partners and present project directions to senior leadership
  • You have a strong ability to balance creative ambition with commercial viability and engineering constraints, ensuring your team’s outputs align with category health and business metrics
  • You have direct experience working closely with overseas factories and suppliers, ensuring design intent and quality standards are maintained from prototyping through production
  • You are genuinely motivated by mentoring designers and transforming the travel experience through thoughtful, functional, and innovative design
  • You can to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%) to collaborate with global manufacturing partners and attend industry events

Summarized from the employer's posting — check the full posting for every requirement.