Eyewear Designer

About the role

Pair Eyewear is seeking a frame designer to lead the visual identity and creation of new eyewear designs. This role involves defining the aesthetic direction of the frames, conceptualizing designs through various mediums, and collaborating with the development team to bring concepts to production.

Responsibilities

• Define the look, feel, and design identity of Pair’s frames
• 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)
• 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 products 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 preferred)
• 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

Qualifications

• Trend-aware and curious, with a feel for where eyewear and fashion are heading
• Organized and self-driven, able to run multiple designs in parallel against a product calendar
• Collaborative, enjoying working with development, category, and brand partners to bring designs to life

Skills

• Eye for form and style
• Illustration and sketching skills
• Research and trend analysis
• Collaboration and communication
• Manufacturability and material knowledge

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Generous vacation policy
• Retail savings plan options
• Free eyewear (plus discounts for family and friends)

Pay

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $170,000 - $180,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.