Product Design and Development - Luxury bags and accessories Remote
Job description
Carl Friedrik is a luxury travel brand with a strong focus on product design. Challenging the traditional travel goods industry with well considered premium leather accessories and luggage.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company as part of the product design & development team, to build on Carl Friedrik's travel and lifestyle product categories
About the role
The product developer for bags and accessories will be responsible for developing existing and new travel-related products. The role requires a deep understanding of product design, manufacturing and materials. The role will work closely with the production and design team.
Your responsibilities
Propose new concepts, ideas and directions.
Propose and discuss new ideas and solutions through sketching, pattern and 3D CAD modelling.
Identify and suggest improvements to the current products.
Improve the ergonomics and useability of the product.Develop products and collections aligned with the broader brand and product vision.
Work with testing partners to rigorously test products and features.
Work closely with our global factories throughout sampling and production.
Your profile
- Relevant degree-level or equivalent qualifications in bags/fashion design, industrial design or engineering.
- 5+ years of industry experience in bags and luggage design.
- Enthusiastic about the creation of new products.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong technical understanding of materials and fabrication techniques used within consumer and industrial product manufacturing.
- Commercially aware of brands in the sector.
- Detail and results-oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Software: solid proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Fusion 360/Solidworks, Keyshot.
- Thorough knowledge of creating and maintaining technical specifications.
- Detailed experience using Clo3D is a bonus.
More about Carl Friedrik
We are challenging the outdated practices that characterise the luxury industry. By selling direct-to-consumer, embracing sustainable materials and rejecting seasonal fashion, we are better positioned to serve our customer: the modern professional.
Intelligent design is a crucial part of our ethos. Everyday accessories should be functional and a joy to use — so form always follows function in our creative process.
Accessories must also meet the demands of modern living. So we only collaborate with the finest materials and craftsmen. The result: products that last a lifetime.
Carl Friedrik in the media
New York Times: “Best refined briefcase for daily use: Carl Friedrik”.
Forbes: “The new king in the leather goods space”.
Featured in HBO’s Emmy award-winning drama, Succession.
Benefits
Competitive salary, equity package and contributory pension scheme.
Annual company trip + frequent team social events.
Flexible location — Hybrid setup with days in the office (London or Barcelona), and days working from home.
Premium co-working space in Central London with gym and restaurant.
Funding for learning and professional development.
Join a fast-growing, agile and international team, passionate about innovation and making a difference.
Weekly team socials in London/Barcelona.
