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Eyewear Designer

Jobtailor · Irvine, CA, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

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.

Explore form, proportion, silhouette, and style across the collection.

Direct materials, color, and finish (CMF) — selecting and combining acetate, metal, and mixed materials to express each design.

Develop balanced, on‑trend collections aligned with the Pair brand and the product roadmap.

Partner with the product development team to carry concepts from idea toward production, keeping the design intent intact.

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.

Requirements

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

Hard Skills

Frame Design

Illustration

Digital RenderingSketching

Color/Material/Finish (CMF) Direction

Soft Skills

Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Industrial Design

Degree in Product Design

Degree in Fashion Design

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