Working Student - Soft Components Prototypist (m/f/d)

Brand Rimowa

Contract CDD

Category Research & Innovation

Experience Minimum 3 years

Mode On-site

City Cologne

Country Germany

Published 28/04/2026

Last seen 21/05/2026

About the role

Description

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 125 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.

At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It’s why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Please join us to discover your own.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Working Student to join our Hardside Prototyping team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the design and delivery of high-quality mock-ups and prototypes for various Product Development and Innovation projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and creative environment, contributing directly to the realization of innovative products.

Les missions

As a working student, you will work under the supervision of the Technical Manager.
You will support the team in delivering soft component prototypes in line with the requirements of Development and Innovation projects.
You will analyse prototype requests and align with the requester and the Technical Manager on the required physical and digital deliverables.
You will assist the Technical Manager in defining the necessary resources, such as materials, equipment, and manpower, as well as in planning and organizing the fulfilment of requests.
In coordination with the Technical Manager, you will support the procurement of prototype-related deliverables.
You will support the Technical Manager in defining technical concepts, materials, and construction methods.
You will assist in the daily organization and coordination of workshop activities.

Profil

Currently enrolled student in technical design, engineering or a related field Initial experience in prototyping is a plus Strong project management skills Proactive, well-organized, and detail-oriented Eager to learn in an international environment and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams Languages: Fluent in English, German is a plus.

Informations complémentaires

What you can expect from us:

Paid vacation
14€ hourly wage
Flexible working hours and up to two days home office per month
Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment
Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable meals
Free employee parking and public transportation ticket (subsidized)
Urban Sports Club membership
International environment and development opportunities within LVMH

BECOME PART OF RIMOWA:

Please send us your complete application documents including your salary requirements and details of your possible starting date.

We look forward to receiving your application! Look for us on Instagram @RIMOWA or visit us on our RIMOWA Career page: https://career.rimowa.com/

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

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