Rimowa Model Maker (Working Student)

About Rimowa

RIMOWA is the German maison within the LVMH group, known for premium hardside luggage that combines heritage craftsmanship with industrial innovation. The brand positions itself at the intersection of function and luxury, delivering meticulously engineered travel tools and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration across product, design and engineering teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute and deliver hardside component prototypes under the guidance of the Workshop Manager, ensuring alignment with project briefs for Product Development and Innovation initiatives.
• Analyze prototype requests and collaborate with requesters and the Workshop Manager to define and validate physical and digital deliverables.
• Plan and organise prototyping activities, including defining materials, equipment and personnel needs; apply CAD knowledge (Rhino, SolidWorks) to task planning.
• Source and procure prototype components and external services to meet validated timelines and specifications.
• Fabricate physical prototypes and design mock‑ups using techniques such as cutting, sanding, lacquering, 3D printing and assembly; support CNC machining and vacuum forming where required.
• Support technical and functional concept development, advising on material selection and construction methodologies.
• Maintain daily workshop operations in line with established processes and safety regulations; communicate status and required inputs proactively with stakeholders.
• Contribute innovative ideas and propose efficiency improvements to accelerate decision‑making in hardside component development.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Product/Industrial Design, Engineering or a closely related field (working‑student status required).
• 1–3+ years of hands‑on experience in prototyping, model making or workshop fabrication; student‑level experience accepted, with a minimum of 3 years preferred.
• Practical expertise in additive manufacturing and traditional modelmaking techniques; experience with CNC machining and vacuum forming is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of materials (plastics, metals, composites, woods) and their behaviour in prototyping contexts.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, CAD models and detailed design specifications.
• Knowledge of workshop safety regulations and a safety‑first approach to fabrication.
• Fluent English (required); conversational or fluent German is a plus.

Skills

Experience

1–3+ years of practical prototyping, model‑making or workshop fabrication experience; a minimum of 3 years is preferred. Prior exposure to product development or industrial design environments is advantageous.

Education

Enrolled in Product/Industrial Design, Engineering, or related degree (working‑student status required).

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is EUR 14 per hour.

Benefits

Paid vacation; flexible working hours; corporate benefits and 30% employee discount on RIMOWA assortment; subsidised public transport ticket and partly subsidised job bike; Urban Sports Club membership; free employee parking; on‑site canteen with affordable meals; international environment and development opportunities within LVMH.

Culture

RIMOWA blends German engineering rigour with luxury design sensibilities, valuing precision, durability and continual innovation. The workplace emphasises cross‑disciplinary collaboration between design, engineering and product teams and offers an international environment with development pathways inside the LVMH group.

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