Senior Product Designer

About KREWE

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of New Orleans. Founded 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Own design of seasonal eyewear collections across sun and optical, from concept through production readiness
• Partner with the Founder to translate product direction into production-ready design
• Leads execution across all categories, builds and improves the department’s systems and calendar
• Execute silhouette development, material selection, color development across the line, and construction detailing
• Owns design reviews, technical approvals, conversion sheet specs, naming and model approvals
• Escalates interpretations calls to the Founder
• Drive the full product lifecycle: concepting, CADs, tech packs, sampling, fit, and prepare final approvals for the Creative Director
• Maintain direct communication with overseas factories to ensure execution aligns with design intent
• Identify risks early and problem-solve across design, engineering, and production constraints
• Create, refine, and standardize technical drawings and tech packs across the organization
• Establish repeatable design processes, tools, and documentation that scale product quality
• Ensure all product meets fit, durability, and aesthetic standards prior to production
• Protects department forecasting and trend time from other deadlines
• Own adherence to T&A calendar for all design deliverables
• Proactively manage timelines across internal and external partners
• Maintain clear visibility into status, risks, and dependencies
• Partner closely with Planning and Merchandising to align product with business needs, optical as the priority and sun second
• Collaborate with Brand and Spatial teams to ensure product direction informs broader creative outputs
• Ensure product direction is informed by both creative vision and market insight
• Owns the design agenda into global, cross-functional calls
• Own trend research, concept development, and competitive analysis, working with minimal support
• Develop seasonal design direction, mood boards, and concept narratives
• Proactively introduce new ideas, materials, and construction innovation into the line

Requirements

• 5+ years total design experience
• 2+ years management responsibility
• Proven ability to lead product from concept through production, managing multiple cycles
• Strong technical expertise in eyewear construction, materials, and fit
• Advanced proficiency in CAD and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience working directly with overseas manufacturers
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating cross-functionally
• High standard for design quality and execution

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 (of course!)

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.

Manufacturing

New Orleans, LA