Eyewear Designer

Krewe; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Group health plans: health, vision and

dental insurance

401(K) Investment Options

Quarterly Cultural Spend

Ongoing Training and Development, an

Educational Allowance

10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off

KREWE employee quarterly frame allot (

KREWE employee quarterly frame Allow

Job summary

KREWE is seeking an Eyewear Designer to expand the design capacity at our New Orleans headquarters. This role leads future product, color, and trend opportunities, coordinating input across the design team and reporting to the VP, Product Design.

Based in New Orleans, the position requires travel to New York City about four times per year and a hands-on, collaborative approach to turning insights into finished frames while maintaining organized documentation and development timelines.

Qualifications

• Eyewear design experience in educational, internship, or professional capacity.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
• Highly organized and proactive in creating and maintaining processes and systems.
• Detail oriented with ability to work independently in a high-performance environment.
• Willingness to travel to NYC approx. 4 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Supports end-to-end design and development of new products from concept through production.
• Researches trends, color, materials, and consumer insights to identify future opportunities.
• Develops seasonal color palettes and product concepts aligned with brand direction.
• Creates design briefs and coordinates cross-functional input throughout development.
• Partners with Marketing to align products with campaigns and merchandising needs.
• Prepares sketches, renderings, specifications, and presentation materials.
• Collaborates with Product Development, Sourcing, and vendors to refine designs and resolve production challenges.
• Maintains organized product documentation, samples, and timelines.
• Supports VP, Product Design in building a scalable design process with fresh ideas.

Skills

Eyewear design

Highly organized

Proactive in creating processes

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Job description

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch 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.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

We are currently searching for an Eyewear Designer to expand the department’s design capacity while leading its understanding of future product, color, and trend opportunity. This individual will carry that point of view through product completion, coordinating input from across the design team rather than generating it alone. This role reports to the Vice President, Product Design.

This role is based in our New Orleans Headquarters 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the end-to-end design and development of new products, from concept through production.
• Researches trends, color, materials, and consumer insights to support the identification of future product opportunities.
• Develops seasonal color palettes and product concepts aligned with the brand's design direction.
• Creates clear design briefs and coordinates cross-functional input throughout the product development process.
• Partners closely with Marketing to develop products that support campaign, merchandising, and channel needs.
• Prepares sketches, renderings, specifications, and presentation materials to communicate design intent.
• Collaborates with Product Development, Sourcing, and external vendors to refine designs and resolve production challenges.
• Maintains organized product documentation, samples, and development timelines.
• Supports the VP, Product Design in building a consistent, scalable product design process while contributing fresh ideas and creative solutions.

Requirements:

• Eyewear design and development experience in educational, internship, or professional capacity
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
• Highly organized and proactive in creating and maintaining processes and systems.
• Result driven, detail oriented individual, with an ability to work independently in a high-performance environment.
• Focus on delivering individual goals that ladder up to overall company goals.
• As part of the design and decision process, comfort with trying on frames and documenting fit through modeling of the product.
• Ability to travel to New York City approx. 4 times per year

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage
• 401(K) Investment Options
• 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.