Head of Product Design

Help Shape the Future of Modern Mobility

Travelpro® is evolving — from a trusted legacy luggage brand into a modern, design-led mobility company built for people constantly in motion.

We are seeking a Product Manager to lead the lifecycle of our product portfolio—from concept through launch and ongoing optimization—while helping bring innovative, consumer-focused travel products to market. This role sits at the intersection of product strategy, design, marketing, and commercial execution, translating consumer insights, market trends, and business objectives into products that resonate with modern travelers.

You will partner closely with Design, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Legal, and external partners to develop compelling product stories, execute successful launches, and continuously optimize our portfolio. If you're passionate about consumer products, inspired by design and innovation, and enjoy collaborating across teams to bring ideas to life, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of Travelpro.

Lead Product Lifecycle Management

Partner closely with Design throughout product development to ensure products align with consumer needs, business goals, and brand strategy.

Analyze product performance after launch and develop insights that inform future product decisions.

Develop launch assets including product announcements, sales tools, training presentations, feature-and-benefit matrices, hang tags, and marketing collateral.

Support sales enablement and growth marketing through compelling product content and launch communications.

Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, Design, Legal, and Operations to ensure seamless product introductions.

Monitor emerging travel, fashion, and consumer trends to identify opportunities for innovation.

Serve as the voice of the consumer throughout the product development process.

Collaborate with Design & Creative Teams

Partner with Designers to shape product stories, aesthetics, color palettes, materials, trims, finishes, and consumer-facing details.

Provide thoughtful feedback on concepts and prototypes while balancing consumer appeal, manufacturing feasibility, commercial objectives, and brand positioning.

Participate in trend research, inspiration gathering, and concept development.

Help ensure product design aligns with Travelpro's evolving design-led brand strategy.

Support Business Operations & Strategic Initiatives

Manage product naming and trademark coordination in partnership with Legal.

Support trade shows, consumer research initiatives, product presentations, and strategic business projects.

Contribute to process improvements that enhance product development and launch effectiveness.

Consumer-obsessed with a passion for creating products that solve real customer needs.

Equally analytical and creative, balancing data-driven decision making with design appreciation.

A collaborative communicator who builds strong partnerships across creative, commercial, and operational teams.

Curious about emerging consumer, travel, fashion, and lifestyle trends.

5+ years of experience in product management, product development, or product marketing.

Experience collaborating across design, marketing, sales, operations, and technical teams.

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Strong analytical skills with experience using reporting and market analysis to guide business decisions.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Fashion Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Understanding of product development, product marketing, and launch processes.

Experience developing presentations, training materials, and marketing content.

Knowledge of consumer product development and competitive market analysis preferred.

Interest in travel products, consumer goods, and lifestyle brands is a plus.

This role plays a critical part in driving Travelpro's continued transformation into a more consumer-centric, design-led organization. Revenue growth, brand equity, and long-term product portfolio performance.

This is an opportunity to influence the products travelers rely on every day while helping shape the next generation of Travelpro's innovation, design, and market leadership.

Hybrid office environment with hands-on interaction with physical products.

Occasional travel for vendor development, market research, trade shows, consumer research, and inspiration.

Fast-paced, collaborative environment managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Flexible Time Away, company-paid holidays, and hybrid work flexibility.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and wellness programs.

Community & Connection:

Travelpro® was founded by airline pilot Bob Plath, whose firsthand travel experience inspired the invention of the original Rollaboard® suitcase — changing modern travel forever. Today, we are building on that legacy as we evolve into a modern mobility and travel lifestyle brand designed for today’s global traveler. Our products combine aviation-level performance with elevated design, helping ambitious people move confidently through every journey.

Travelpro® is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.