Your OpportunityTropicfeel was born in 2017 to change how we travel by giving modern-day travelers the inspiration and innovation they need to lead an authentic and purposeful lifestyle.
We're not just gear suppliers that love to travel—we're also people that look to inspire conscious exploring across our planet.
Every action we take, and product we create, is to continue our journey to becoming a company dedicated to responsible and sustainable growth.We're a team of big dreamers at Tropicfeel, but we know that achieving those dreams requires action and collaboration.
That's why we look for individuals who bring energy, a can-do attitude, and a commitment to teamwork—with authentic opinions and commitment to creating a positive impact in the world.We are looking for aSenior Backpacks & Luggage Designerwho leads the backpack & accessories category, according to our design philosophy, to offer high-quality products to our community.Your Challenge & Roles:Design lead & developer of the backpack, luggage & accessories category.Performance lab of the category expert.Innovation & customer behavior expert.Your Responsibilities:Lead the Backpacks & Luggage category from design concepts, and prototypes to the confirmation sample.Seasonal market analysis research & conceptual mood boards, working closely with the creative design director.Drive colour proposals for all Backpacks & Accessories and align with Tropicfeel's full range.Deliver technical sketches for all Backpack & Accessories designs.Understand & own pattern updates/execution.Own fitting sessions & communicate all sample comments to suppliers to ensure the next round of samples/production is executed for approval.Manage in-house wearer trials to review performance changes before actioning in production.Drive relationships with Backpack & Accessories suppliers throughout the development lifecycle.Category reporting to drive newness and evolution into the Backpack & Accessories range.Return rate analysis & proposals for improvement.Collaborate with key Tropicfeel members to ensure fitting standards are met, and performance standards are achieved, and provide feedback on production to review & improve next orders.Performance innovation within all aspects of the backpack & accessories, from materials, trims & patterns.Understanding the target consumer for the Backpack & Accessories category.What Are We Looking For?Minimum 8-10 years of experience in a backpack brand.Have a background in backpacks, luggage & accessories.Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) in English.
Spanish speaking will also be taken into consideration.Critical thinking.Demonstrate high reliability, quality, and timeliness of deliverables.Strong organizational skills.What Do We Offer?Culture of freedom, flexibility, and trust.Entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation.Flexible work with a hybrid policy (3 days at the office, 2 flexible days).English & Spanish free classes.Pet-friendly office, bring your furry friends every day!Daily fresh fruit, coffee & tea.Team-building activities and work trips to paradise-like destinations.Social benefits with Cobee cards, including discounts in restaurants, transportation & gym memberships.Career growth through development programs.50% discounts on Tropicfeel's products.Craft beer, since having a good time is a serious business.Barcelona-based job in cool Poblenou offices (L4), 10 minutes from the beach.Working from paradise: One week a year the whole team goes to a remote place to work from paradise!About TropicfeelThe popularity of global tourism has brought with it negative consequences that are impacting our society and planet.
It is time to take action and change the way we understand travel.At Tropicfeel, we'releaders in product innovation within the travel gear industry.
We prioritize quality over quantity, creating products that are informed by the needs and desires of our community of modern-day travelers.
By harnessing the power of collaboration, we're challenging the status quo and paving the way towards a more responsible future.Let's change the way we travel!#J-18808-Ljbffr
