Junior Product Designer

KREWE•New Orleans, LA

41d

About The Position

KREWE is seeking a Junior Product Designer to support the end-to-end design and development of new products, from concept through production. This role involves researching trends, developing seasonal color palettes and product concepts, and owning the design and development of non-frame products. The Junior Product Designer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product Development, and Sourcing, to ensure products meet campaign, merchandising, and channel needs. The position requires preparing design documentation, maintaining product information, and supporting the Senior Product Designer in refining the product design process.

Requirements

1+ years of eyewear development experience, with demonstrated forecasting and merchandising judgement.
Experience with Adobe suite preferred
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.

Responsibilities

Supports the end-to-end design and development of new products, from concept through production.
Researches trends, color, materials, and consumer insights to support the identification of future product opportunities.
Develops seasonal color palettes and product concepts aligned with the brand's design direction.
Owns the design and development of non-frame products, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to quality standards.
Creates clear design briefs and coordinates cross-functional input throughout the product development process.
Partners closely with Marketing to develop products that support campaign, merchandising, and channel needs.
Prepares sketches, renderings, specifications, and presentation materials to communicate design intent.
Collaborates with Product Development, Sourcing, and external vendors to refine designs and resolve production challenges.
Maintains organized product documentation, samples, and development timelines.
Supports the Senior Product Designer in building a consistent, scalable product design process while contributing fresh ideas and creative solutions.