++Role overview++
++Key responsibilities++
Product development
- Design collections across the luggage and travel accessories categories, including softside and hardside luggage for various brands and market needs
- Create exclusive private label collections for national accounts in line with trends and customer profiles
- Work with softside materials such as polyester and hardside materials such as ABS, polycarbonate (PC), and polypropylene (PP)
- Design for multiple brands and categories while preserving each brand's individual DNA.
- Select appropriate technical parts including trolley systems, wheels, handles, and zippers based on functionality, cost, and performance
- Incorporate seasonal trends, fashion-forward colors, and silhouettes to create commercially successful collection
- Conduct trend and market research using tools such as WGSN to identify key directions in material innovations, functional features, and aesthetic trends
- Leverage AI-powered platforms like New Arc and Vizcom to enhance creative concepting
- Align all designs with product briefs and overall business strategy defined by the Vice-President, Product Design \& Innovation -- Travel \& Soft Bags
- Present seasonal concepts and product direction for review and approval
- Maintain awareness of target FOB pricing and build designs accordingly
- Understand and articulate the impact of component costs and labor to develop commercially viable products
Design execution
- Own the creation of accurate and detailed 3D technical CADs and part drawings using appropriate software would be an asset
- Operate and collaborate using 3D printing tools and machinery for prototype and component development
- Collaborate closely with the Design Engineer based in our China office for part development, technical feasibility, and engineering refinement
- Review factory samples and buyer feedback, compile comments, and communicate necessary revisions, respecting the departmental processes
- Manage timelines and sample iterations from initial submission to final approval.
- Organize and maintain the parts and materials library for consistency and accessibility
- Partner with the factories, Import and CRO teams, to ensure proper translation of designs into final product
- Follow the development calendar closely to meet all internal and external deadlines
Samples \& showroom
- Coordinate and prepare samples for buyer approvals, line reviews, and national account meetings
- Assist with showroom setup for both internal reviews and customer presentations
- Manage all logistics related to sample movement
Cross-functional collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams including sales, import, product development, and the China office, while respecting departmental processes and workflows
- Maintain strong connection with international partner and vendors to ensure constant innovation
- Ensure a high level of technical and aesthetic excellence throughout the product development process
++Key Requirements++
Education \& Experience
- Diploma or degree in Industrial Design or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in luggage or industrial design, with focus on technical product development.
Technical skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar) and 3D rendering tools
- Experience operating or preparing files for 3D printing
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Mac OS
- Strong understanding of luggage construction, component selection, materials, and mass production processes
- Experience with tech pack creation and managing sample development
- Familiarity with workflow management tools such as Monday.com is an asset
- Comfort using AI design and trend platforms (e.g., Vizcom) is highly desirable
Soft skills
- Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
- Creativity, commercial awareness, and problem-solving aptitude
- Flexible, proactive, and confident in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across teams and cultures
- Ability to visualize the end product from early concept stages
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (English/French) is an asset
- Integrity, credibility, and a commitment to high standards
++What We Offer++
- Compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive group insurance, including life, drugs, dental, medical, and long-term disability.
- Hybrid and remote work policy with a 35-hour workweek.
- Five sick/personal paid days annually.
- On-site parking and a dynamic team environment with a strong collaborative spirit.
- Opportunity to work with an industry leader with 70 years in the market.
++About the Holiday Group++
The Holiday Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality luggage and bags, proudly offers a wide range of products under well-known brands such as Travelpro , Atlantic , Roots , Bench , and David Jones.
Our collection includes fashion handbags designed to suit a variety of tastes and age groups, featuring a wide selection of shapes, sizes, colors, styles, and materials. Discover our high-quality, affordably priced soft and hard-shell suitcases available at major retailers and specialty boutiques across the country, including Montreal , Toronto , and Vancouver.
For more information, visit: www.holiday.ca
Join us in shaping the future of the luggage and bag industry in Canada -- Apply today!
