Junior Design Associate

KREWE•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Key Responsibilities: Maintain the organization of the KREWE Studio in New Orleans and its creative counterpart in NYC (as needed), all boards, kits, materials and inspiration including the digital studio sampling library. In collaboration with the design team, confirm delivery of revised technical drawings (CADs), ensuring specifications are met with accuracy, on time in full. Advanced prep relevant samples and materials for fit presentations and Design meetings. Input and maintain shared Design Structure Sample and Color Sample tracker boards daily in Monday.com to ensure clarity and transparency. Audit and maintain design libraries in studio and online based on direction from management (CADs). Receive samples and prototypes from manufacturer, checking in SKUs against order documentation to check for accuracy; communicate receipt and address/resolve any discrepancies with manufacturer. Support design team with technical inspection of all eyewear samples and finished goods to ensure all technical and brand specifications are met. Support build of seasonal tech packs with design team. Aid in ad-hoc projects as requested. Requirements: 1+ years of experience in product, project management, or operations role. Entrepreneurial spirit and drive. Highly organized and proactive in creating and maintaining processes and systems. Result driven, detail oriented individual, with an ability to work independently in a high-performance environment. Focus on delivering individual goals that ladder up to overall company goals. As part of the design and decision process, comfort with trying on frames and documenting fit through modeling of the product. Ability to travel to New York City approx. 4 times per year

Requirements

1+ years of experience in product, project management, or operations role.
Entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
Highly organized and proactive in creating and maintaining processes and systems.
Result driven, detail oriented individual, with an ability to work independently in a high-performance environment.
Focus on delivering individual goals that ladder up to overall company goals.
As part of the design and decision process, comfort with trying on frames and documenting fit through modeling of the product.
Ability to travel to New York City approx. 4 times per year

Responsibilities

Maintain the organization of the KREWE Studio in New Orleans and its creative counterpart in NYC (as needed), all boards, kits, materials and inspiration including the digital studio sampling library.
In collaboration with the design team, confirm delivery of revised technical drawings (CADs), ensuring specifications are met with accuracy, on time in full.
Advanced prep relevant samples and materials for fit presentations and Design meetings.
Input and maintain shared Design Structure Sample and Color Sample tracker boards daily in Monday.com to ensure clarity and transparency.
Audit and maintain design libraries in studio and online based on direction from management (CADs).
Receive samples and prototypes from manufacturer, checking in SKUs against order documentation to check for accuracy; communicate receipt and address/resolve any discrepancies with manufacturer.
Support design team with technical inspection of all eyewear samples and finished goods to ensure all technical and brand specifications are met.
Support build of seasonal tech packs with design team.
Aid in ad-hoc projects as requested.

Benefits

Competitive wage
Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage
FSA Plan & HSA Program
401(K) Investment Options
Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Quarterly Cultural Spend
Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual
KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!)
Diversity and Inclusion: KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.