Eyewear Designer
KREWE, New Orleans, LA, United States
Overview
About KREWE
is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of New Orleans, now headquartered in New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality, individuality, and design. In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the Meatpacking District, expanding to brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform. We distribute through premier independents and top national retailers, cultivating a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and tastemakers. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our team. Our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven, with opportunities to own your role and make an impact. We are currently searching for an Eyewear Designer to join our growing Design Studio in New Orleans. This role supports the development of innovative, brand-aligned eyewear collections that embody KREWE’s creative DNA and technical excellence. Working closely with our Founder and Creative Director, this person contributes to every stage of the design process—from concept development and technical drawings to prototyping and production—ensuring each frame reflects KREWE’s distinct point of view. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of eyewear design experience, a strong understanding of materials and construction, and the creative sensibility to interpret and extend KREWE’s design language. This role requires both artistic intuition and technical precision, bridging creativity and execution with our global manufacturing teams. It is based in our New Orleans Headquarters, five days a week. Key Responsibilities
Design & Development: Create and develop new eyewear concepts, including frame bodies, colorways, and materials, that align with KREWE’s creative vision. Technical Drawings: Produce and revise CADs and technical specifications for prototypes and production, ensuring design accuracy and manufacturability. Collaboration: Partner with Planning and Product teams to align new designs with sales and assortment strategies, balancing creativity and commercial impact. Creative Alignment: Maintain close collaboration with the Creative Director and Design team through check points, design trend review, TD and construction review, and collection review, ensuring creative consistency, intuitive communication, and Creative Director approval throughout design iterations. Studio & Workflow Support: Maintain libraries, tech packs, color samples, and digital assets within the Design Studio. Project Ownership: Take initiative within assigned product segments—developing samples, coordinating with overseas manufacturers, and reviewing prototypes—to manage concepts through development and costing with entrepreneurial ownership. Presentation & Feedback: Prepare design reviews and participate in design meetings with leadership, providing rationale and responding to feedback constructively. Requirements
2–5 years of experience in sun and optical design is required. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and CAD design software. Understanding of eyewear materials, fit, and production methods. Strong visual sensibility and brand awareness with a demonstrated ability to translate vision into detailed design. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work fluidly with creative, planning, and production counterparts. Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take ownership of projects from concept to delivery. Highly organized and proactive in creating and maintaining processes and systems. Result driven, detail oriented, able to work independently in a high-performance environment. Focus on delivering individual goals that ladder up to overall company goals. Benefits And Perks
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 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.
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About KREWE
is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of New Orleans, now headquartered in New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality, individuality, and design. In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the Meatpacking District, expanding to brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform. We distribute through premier independents and top national retailers, cultivating a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and tastemakers. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our team. Our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven, with opportunities to own your role and make an impact. We are currently searching for an Eyewear Designer to join our growing Design Studio in New Orleans. This role supports the development of innovative, brand-aligned eyewear collections that embody KREWE’s creative DNA and technical excellence. Working closely with our Founder and Creative Director, this person contributes to every stage of the design process—from concept development and technical drawings to prototyping and production—ensuring each frame reflects KREWE’s distinct point of view. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of eyewear design experience, a strong understanding of materials and construction, and the creative sensibility to interpret and extend KREWE’s design language. This role requires both artistic intuition and technical precision, bridging creativity and execution with our global manufacturing teams. It is based in our New Orleans Headquarters, five days a week. Key Responsibilities
Design & Development: Create and develop new eyewear concepts, including frame bodies, colorways, and materials, that align with KREWE’s creative vision. Technical Drawings: Produce and revise CADs and technical specifications for prototypes and production, ensuring design accuracy and manufacturability. Collaboration: Partner with Planning and Product teams to align new designs with sales and assortment strategies, balancing creativity and commercial impact. Creative Alignment: Maintain close collaboration with the Creative Director and Design team through check points, design trend review, TD and construction review, and collection review, ensuring creative consistency, intuitive communication, and Creative Director approval throughout design iterations. Studio & Workflow Support: Maintain libraries, tech packs, color samples, and digital assets within the Design Studio. Project Ownership: Take initiative within assigned product segments—developing samples, coordinating with overseas manufacturers, and reviewing prototypes—to manage concepts through development and costing with entrepreneurial ownership. Presentation & Feedback: Prepare design reviews and participate in design meetings with leadership, providing rationale and responding to feedback constructively. Requirements
2–5 years of experience in sun and optical design is required. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and CAD design software. Understanding of eyewear materials, fit, and production methods. Strong visual sensibility and brand awareness with a demonstrated ability to translate vision into detailed design. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work fluidly with creative, planning, and production counterparts. Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take ownership of projects from concept to delivery. Highly organized and proactive in creating and maintaining processes and systems. Result driven, detail oriented, able to work independently in a high-performance environment. Focus on delivering individual goals that ladder up to overall company goals. Benefits And Perks
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 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.
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