Temporary Associate Technical Designer

Your role at Tumi:

The Temporary 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. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in design presentations using Photoshop CADing of product for concept decks.
• Collaborate with designers to review and develop technical drawings for sampling, including creating detailed technical drawings in Illustrator.
• Manage specification changes, update technical drawings, and review confirmation samples in conjunction with designers and product developers.

We’re excited if you have:

• 3 to 5 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.
• High Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, other Adobe software and 3D software Fusion 360.
• Experience in hardware design, with 3D modeling and rendering skills considered a plus.
• The role is based on site in our NYC office 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday.

Associate Benefits: 

• Work-life balance
• Training
• Sick time
• Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)