Rimowa Senior Technical Designer
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 13, 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 seeks Senior Technical Designer in Cologne, Germany for R&D role managing product design, materials development, and component specifications.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design product architecture proposals in partnership with project managers and cross-functional teams
- Create and validate component definition files and design justification documentation
- Define component development schedules and budgets aligned with project objectives
- Manage Request For Proposal processes with Purchasing and supplier partners
- Conduct Make or Buy analyses in collaboration with Purchasing and Engineering teams
- Oversee homologation and compliance processes for materials and components in partnership with Quality
- Lead task forces for problem-solving across departments and with external suppliers
- Monitor and coordinate component project communications with Project Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers
Qualifications
- Engineering degree in mechanical design or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical design
- Proven expertise in consumer goods technical design (automotive, travel, sports, or electronic devices)
- Advanced knowledge of major plastic and metal transformation and decoration processes
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and CAD software
- Fluent English communication skills; German language proficiency is a strong asset
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years' professional experience in mechanical design and technical product development, with a demonstrated track record in consumer goods industries such as automotive, travel goods, sports equipment, or electronic devices.
Education
Engineering degree in mechanical design, product engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Benefits
30 days paid annual vacation; flexible working hours; RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase gift following probationary period; 30% employee discount on RIMOWA products; company pension scheme with substantial employer contribution; subsidised canteen with freshly prepared meals; subsidised Urban Sports Club membership, public transportation pass, and job bike; international working environment with development opportunities across the LVMH group.
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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