Eyewear Designer
$170,000–$180,000 year
RemoteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Define the look, feel, and design identity of Pair's frames from overall aesthetic direction to the details of each shape. Conceptualize and develop new frame designs through sketching, illustration, hand-drawing, and digital rendering while exploring form, proportion, silhouette, and style across the collection. Direct materials, color, and finish (CMF) by selecting and combining acetate, metal, and mixed materials to express each design. Develop balanced, on-trend collections aligned with the Pair brand and product roadmap, partnering with the development team to carry concepts from idea toward production. Research eyewear, fashion, and materials trends, and study competitor product to keep the line fresh and distinct. Present design concepts and direction clearly to cross-functional partners.
Required Qualifications
- Direct eyewear industry experience designing frames
- Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, or a related field — design school strongly preferred
- Equivalent professional experience considered
- Strong hand-drawing, illustration, and digital sketching skills (e.g. Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- A strong sense of form, proportion, brand aesthetic, and color/material/finish
- Working knowledge of eyewear materials and construction — enough to design with manufacturability in mind
- A portfolio showing original eyewear / frame design, from concept through finished product
Desired Qualifications
- Experience designing for a direct-to-consumer/ wholesale retail or high-volume eyewear brand
- Specialized eyewear-design training or apprenticeships
- A background in trend or CMF research
- Familiarity with optical basics and prescription frame considerations
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