Eyewear Designer

WilliamSELECT; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

WilliamSELECT in Hong Kong seeks a highly creative Eyewear Designer to lead end-to-end design of optical frames and sunglasses, translating trends into market-ready products and presenting concepts to global clients.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in eyewear design, deep knowledge of materials, strong rendering skills, and fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin; willingness to travel to China and abroad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Product Design, Industrial Design, Eyewear Design, Fashion Design, or related discipline.
• 5+ years eyewear frame design experience with materials knowledge (acetate, metal, beta-titanium, TR90).
• Proficiency in Rhino, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and KeyShot.
• Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
• Willingness to travel to Mainland China and internationally.
• Comprehensive eyewear portfolio required.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end design from concept to launch for optical frames and sunglasses.
• Develop 2D/3D renderings, tech packs, mood boards for sampling and mass production.
• Present collections to executives, clients, and brand partners.
• Travel to China for prototyping, tooling, and quality refinements; attend trade fairs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Merchandising to ensure feasibility and timely delivery.

Skills

Creativity

Presentation skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Product/Industrial/Eyewear Design

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

KeyShot

Job description

An established leader in the optical industry is seeking a highly creative, passionate, and commercially astute Eyewear Designer to join its Hong Kong headquarters. In this role, you will direct the end-to-end design process of innovative optical frames and sunglasses, translate global fashion trends into marketable products, and serve as the creative representative presenting design concepts directly to global clients, brand partners, and key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings a refined aesthetic sensibility, deep technical knowledge of eyewear manufacturing, and exceptional presentation and storytelling capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Concept Development & Eyewear Design

• Direct the full concept-to-launch design cycle for optical frames and sunglasses, including material selection (acetate, metal, titanium, injection), colorways, hinge structures, and ergonomic fit.
• Execute trend research, color forecasting, and competitor benchmarking to deliver seasonal collections tailored to global market demand.
• Develop detailed 2D technical drawings, 3D renderings, mood boards, and tech packs for sampling and mass production.

2. Client Presentation & Strategic Storytelling

• Pitch and present new collections, design concepts, and product inspirations to executive leadership, international clients, and global optical brand partners.
• Articulate technical features and design philosophies into compelling commercial narratives that drive sales and client commitment.
• Represent the firm at major international optical trade fairs (e.g., MIDO, SILMO, Hong Kong Optical Fair) and client roadshows.
• Travel regularly to manufacturing facilities in Mainland China to oversee prototyping, tooling evaluations, sample fit testing, and quality refinements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Merchandising teams to ensure technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Travel internationally for global market research, client co-design sessions, and vendor alignment as required.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Product Design, Industrial Design, Eyewear Design, Fashion Design, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in eyewear frame design (optical frames and sunglasses) with an in-depth understanding of materials (acetate, stainless steel, beta-titanium, TR90, eco-materials) and frame crafting techniques.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in 2D/3D design tools, including Rhino, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and KeyShot.
• Presentation Skills: Articulate and confident communicator with a track record of presenting creative concepts to multinational clients and senior executives.
• Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin (essential for client presentations and factory communication).
• Travel: Willingness to travel frequently to Mainland China for factory liaison and overseas for trade shows and client meetings.
• Portfolio: A comprehensive portfolio showcasing original eyewear design projects is required.