Rimowa Working Student - Prototype Technician
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €14/hour
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 18, 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 a Working Student – Prototype Technician in Cologne, Germany for hands-on hardside component prototyping and design mock-up fabrication.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute and deliver hardside component prototypes under guidance of the Workshop Manager, ensuring alignment with project specifications for Development and Innovation initiatives
- Analyze prototype requests in collaboration with requesters and Workshop Manager to define and validate both physical and digital deliverables
- Assist with planning and organizing prototyping activities, including resource allocation (materials, equipment, personnel), project timelines, and priorities using CAD knowledge (Rhino, Solidworks)
- Source and procure prototype materials and deliverables, ensuring timely execution according to validated project plans
- Provide technical support on functional concepts, material selection, and construction methodologies
- Fabricate physical prototypes using cutting, sanding, lacquering, 3D printing, rapid prototyping technologies, and assembly of design mock-ups and hardside components
- Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to enhance prototype quality and facilitate informed decision-making in hardside component development
- Support Workshop Manager in daily operational organization of the workshop, adhering to established processes and procedures
- Maintain clear and efficient communication with Workshop Manager and prototype requesters regarding all prototyping activities
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a student in Product Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, or related field with active working student status
- 1–3+ years of hands-on experience in prototyping, model making, or workshop fabrication, preferably in product design or industrial settings (student-level experience accepted)
- Proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks and Rhino, with ability to read and interpret technical drawings and design specifications
- Practical expertise in fabrication techniques including 3D printing and traditional handcrafting; CNC machining and vacuum forming highly desirable
- Deep knowledge of material properties and selection across plastics, metals, composites, and woods
- Demonstrated safety-first mindset with knowledge of workshop safety regulations and best practices
- Fluent English proficiency (mandatory); German language skills highly valued
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of hands-on experience in prototyping, model making, or workshop fabrication within a product design or industrial setting. Student-level experience in fabrication and prototyping environments is acceptable.
Education
Currently enrolled in a degree program in Product Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Active working student status required.
Workplace
This position is based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 14 per hour.
Benefits
Paid vacation, 30% discount on RIMOWA assortment, flexible working hours, corporate benefits including canteen with freshly prepared meals, free employee parking, subsidized public transportation ticket, Urban Sports Club membership, international environment, and development opportunities within LVMH.
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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Rimowa, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Model Maker - Design Studio», «Junior Prototype Fabricator», «Product Development Assistant», «Design Mock-up Specialist», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.