Product Designer

Key Responsibilities

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• Concept to Prototype:
  Translate conceptual ideas into preliminary design prototypes, ensuring sketches, mock-ups, prototypes, and supporting materials are available on time for design, development, and marketing teams.
  
• Innovation and NPD Projects:
  Contribute to both long-term innovation projects and shorter-term New Product Development projects.
  
• Creative Development:
  Create and generate new product concepts, design styles, color palettes, graphics, illustrations, and materials based on marketing briefs dedicated to hard side and hybrid solutions.
  
• Research and Innovation:
  Continuously investigate innovative ideas, materials, and solutions.
  
• Technical Documentation:
  Prepare technical files in 2D and 3D for product sampling and development.
  
• Design Communication:
  Prepare design packages and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Project Coordination:
  Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Product Managers, Purchasing Managers, Quality Managers, and suppliers to ensure successful project follow-up.
  
• Presentation Skills:
  Prepare and deliver persuasive presentations for team and product development meetings.
  
• Trend and Inspiration:
  Constantly seek inspiration by attending fairs, design and fashion shows, researching trendsetters, visiting libraries, reading magazines, and exploring supplier materials and techniques.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile:

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• Portfolio:
  Strong portfolio with a keen sense of color and trim.
  
• Software Proficiency:
  Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Good knowledge of 3D-CAD and rendering software (Rhinoceros + Keyshot is a plus).
  
• Creative Skills:
  Strong sketching and creative abilities.
  
• Industry Interest:
  High interest in product design, fashion industry, and trend-sensitive items.
  
• Travel:
  Willingness to travel locally and globally to implement projects with subcontractors.
  
• Innovative Thinking:
  Ability to think out of the box and be proactive with problem-solving skills.
  
• Pressure Management:
  Ability to perform well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
  
• Language Proficiency:
  Proficiency in English.
  
• Organizational Skills:
  Excellent organizational and computer skills.
  
• Multicultural Adaptability:
  Ability to adapt to a multicultural environment.
  
• Interpersonal Skills:
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, being a strong team player.
  
• Loyalty:
  Demonstrated loyalty to the company.
  

Samsonite is offering:

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• A very challenging job with growing possibilities in the European Headquarters of an international company based in Oudenaarde.
  
• A permanent job with a very attractive salary package and extra-legal benefits.
  

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