Concept Designer - Product Innovation

EssilorLuxottica; Agordo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leonardo learning platform

Flexible work conditions

Health insurance

Canteen

Employee discounts

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is seeking a talented Concept Designer to join our innovation team in Italy. You will collaborate with the Design Studio and R&D to develop future-forward eyewear concepts for house and licensed luxury brands.

You will translate ideas into 2D and 3D sketches, support early development from trend analysis to prototyping, and present concepts to brand teams. Proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper, Blender, Creo, KeyShot, and Illustrator, plus a strong English portfolio, are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Design or Design Engineering required.
• Strong sketching and visualization skills (2D–3D Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Blender, Creo, KeyShot, Illustrator).
• Fluency in English and a portfolio demonstrating curiosity and product storytelling.
• Hands-on design processes, experimentation, and prototyping to validate new technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate ideas into compelling 2D and 3D sketches and product concept presentations.
• Collaborate across R&D, Proto Dept, Tec DEPT, Design Studio, Brand Teams to explore innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the early stages of product development, from trend analysis to prototyping.

Skills

Sketching & visualization

English proficiency

Portfolio showcase

Prototyping

Education

Degree in Industrial Design or Design Engineering

Tools

Rhinoceros

Grasshopper

Blender

Creo

KeyShot

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

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If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products [such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions], iconic brands that consumers love [such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa], as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences [such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network], and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.
Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Your role

We’re looking for a talented and curious Concept Designer to join our innovation team at the forefront of eyewear design. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with both our in-house Design Studio and R&D Department frames and lenses, contributing to the development of future-forward product concepts for industry-leading eyewear brands.

You’ll work on bothhouse brands(such as Ray-Banand Oliver Peoples and more) andlicensed luxury brands(including Chanel, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, and more), helping shape what’s next innovation in the world of eyewear.

Main responsibilities:

• Translate ideas into compelling 2D and 3D sketches and product concept presentations.
• Collaborate across R&D, Proto Dept, Tec DEPT, Design Studio, Brand Teams to explore innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the early stages of product development, from trend analysis to prototyping

Main requirements:

• Degree in Industrial Design or Design Engineering
• Strong sketching and visualization skills (2D - 3D-Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Blender , Creo, Key Shot, AI)
• A passion for designing objects that improve people’s comfort and enhance their everyday experience
• A hands-on passion for design processes, experimentation, and prototype testing to develop and validate new technical solutions
• Fluency in English
• A portfolio that shows curiosity, creativity, and a feel for product storytelling

Join us and help shape the next generation of iconic eyewear!

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:

• Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Enjoy flexible work conditions, health insurance coverage, company canteen.
• Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Salary Package:

• Supplementary Health insurance coverage
• Supplementary Pension Plan
• Access to the EssilorLuxottica Corporate Welfare Catalogue
• Exclusive employee discounts on company products

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.