Master Eyewear Designer
About The Position
Owns the overall design, is a visionary and able to execute fully efficiently and effectively resolved mood boards, 2D/3D sketches and complex tech packs aligned to brand foundation and business needs. Provides technical leadership on complex projects and new technology. Responsible for all technical aspects for large complex projects and is recognized as a technical expert. Own and deliver fully resolved sketches and tech packs of new eyewear concepts based on the specifications set per the product brief and licensor requests Excellence in generating and approving fully detailed technical drawings, inclusive of section drawings, exploded views, and notes for prototyping Excellence in CAD assessment/revisions to ensure accurate translation of drawings, adherence to QC standards, and proper fit Own and drive design ideation, technology, and trend research sessions Lead in gathering, interpreting, sharing, and raising awareness of technology and trends in the eyewear and fashion markets Lead product innovation with factories and ensure compliance with all quality requirements Review, mentor, and critique the junior design team Communicate and collaborate with all other designer levels to help with ad-hoc projects
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Industrial Design or related field, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of eyewear design experience
- Excellent Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Proficiency in 3D advanced surfacing in programs such as Rhino, Alias, or Pre-E
- Excellent organization skills, detail-oriented, and ability to multitask
- Excellence in sketching, concept ideation, and design vision
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of the job duties
- Travel domestic and international may be required
Responsibilities
- Owns the overall design
- Execute fully efficiently and effectively resolved mood boards, 2D/3D sketches and complex tech packs aligned to brand foundation and business needs
- Provides technical leadership on complex projects and new technology
- Responsible for all technical aspects for large complex projects and is recognized as a technical expert
- Own and deliver fully resolved sketches and tech packs of new eyewear concepts based on the specifications set per the product brief and licensor requests
- Excellence in generating and approving fully detailed technical drawings, inclusive of section drawings, exploded views, and notes for prototyping
- Excellence in CAD assessment/revisions to ensure accurate translation of drawings, adherence to QC standards, and proper fit
- Own and drive design ideation, technology, and trend research sessions
- Lead in gathering, interpreting, sharing, and raising awareness of technology and trends in the eyewear and fashion markets
- Lead product innovation with factories and ensure compliance with all quality requirements
- Review, mentor, and critique the junior design team
- Communicate and collaborate with all other designer levels to help with ad-hoc projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
