Designer- eyewear

Requisition ID: 906691

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Designer will be responsible for interacting with our licensors to understand their brands and their targeted core customers. This position will be charged with creating and managing sketches for all the brands’ new eyewear collections. The candidate will work in close collaboration with the brand team, product development team and the other designers in NY and in our Italian HQ.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and prepare sketches of new eyewear concepts based on the specifications set per the licensor requests.
• Work closely with product development and line planning teams in N.A. and Italy to research and develop proprietary and innovative construction details –hardware, material combinations, new production/design, techniques, etc.).
• Create fully resolved sketchbooks, renderings, & mood boards in Illustrator, Rhino & AI platforms for presentation to licensors.
• Proficiency in generating fully detailed technical drawings inclusive of section drawings, exploded views and notes for prototyping.
• Assist in the prototype, CAD & 3D assessment/revisions and follow up to ensure accurate translation of drawings and support product development.
• Trend interpretation based on overall N.A. eyewear and fashion trends; interpreting current and future industry trends.
• Provides direction on product concepts that meet the collection strategy and incorporate N.A. trends.
• Analyze domestic and competitive markets to identify new products and market trends while maintaining the brand identity and business strategy.
• Leads explorative development of materials and techniques in collaboration with global development and R&D teams.
• Actively participates in industry conferences and trade shows.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree of Industrial Design from accredited college or university
• Minimum 4 years of design experience with specialty retailer or distribution/sales environment with working knowledge of the production process
• Experience in luxury accessories (eyewear is preferred, but also jewelry hardware, fashion accessories)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Project management skills
• Full proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Modeling (Rhinoceros or similar), 3D Rendering (Keyshot) and AI image/video creation (Midjourney or similar)
• Past or current experiences in a sales distribution business and exposure to Italian culture and language proficiency are a plus.
• Domestic and International travel maybe required

Pay Range: 72,002.40 - 98,543.60

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [email protected].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.