Rimowa Archivist
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
About Rimowa
Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.
Archivist role at RIMOWA Cologne — heritage collections management, cataloguing, and conservation for luxury luggage maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive cataloguing and classification of the historical RIMOWA collection, with emphasis on object-level documentation
- Manage acquisition, loan, and exhibition workflows for collection objects
- Prepare condition reports and perform object valuations using archival standards
- Select, implement, and maintain a digital collections management system
- Conduct internal research, compile findings, and establish comprehensive documentation protocols for long-term preservation
- Oversee external conservators to ensure proper care, preservation, and restoration of sensitive and significant objects
- Develop and implement collection storage strategies, including integrated pest management protocols
- Assess collection condition and recommend appropriate conservation and restoration interventions
Qualifications
- Academic degree or professional qualification in archival science, restoration, art history, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience managing, cataloguing, and preserving historical collections in museums, corporate archives, or private institutions
- Demonstrated passion for brands with rich design heritage and commitment to preservation and interpretation
- Proficiency with collections management software systems
- Sound knowledge of conservation, restoration, and documentation practices
- Fluent German and English language competency
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the administration, cataloguing, and conservation of historical collections, such as those found in museums, private archives, or corporate heritage departments.
Education
Academic degree or professional qualification in archival science, restoration, art history, or a comparable discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Benefits
30 days paid annual leave, flexible working hours, RIMOWA Essential Cabin luggage welcome gift upon probation completion, corporate benefits with 30% employee discount on RIMOWA products, employer-sponsored pension plan with high contribution rate or alternative asset-accumulation benefits, on-site canteen with prepared meals at favourable prices, Urban Sports Club membership, Deutsche Bahn Deutschland-Ticket, and subsidised JobRad bicycle programme.
Culture
Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.
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