Rimowa Senior Collaborations & Special Projects Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 2, 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.
RIMOWA Senior Collaborations & Special Projects Manager role in Paris. Lead strategic partnerships and creative initiatives for the German luxury travel goods maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee and develop comprehensive collaboration strategy; identify and secure strategic partners, drive innovation, and expand market reach
- Lead global marketing initiatives for collaboration projects, encompassing PR, communications, creative direction, and events management
- Drive cross-departmental development and alignment; coordinate product, design, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution
- Manage special projects end-to-end; ensure timely and on-budget delivery with meticulous attention to quality and detail
- Analyze collaboration performance metrics; optimize strategies to maximize impact and inform future initiatives
- Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape; leverage insights to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive advantage
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of management-level experience within Partnerships, Product, or Creative teams
- Portfolio demonstrating strong understanding of global cultural landscape and brand dynamics
- Fluent English proficiency
- International mindset with demonstrated openness and cultural sensitivity
- Portfolio submission required to present relevant work
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7 years of management-level experience within Partnerships, Product, or Creative teams, with demonstrated expertise in brand dynamics and the global cultural landscape. The ideal candidate will have successfully led collaborative projects involving cross-departmental coordination and strategic market initiatives.
Education
Portfolio demonstrating professional design, creative, or brand collaboration work is required; formal educational credentials in Business, Marketing, Design, or related field are advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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.
About Cerulean
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