Product Designer

Product Designer – Eyewear

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About the Role

Product Designer specializing exclusively in eyewear and sunglasses

This role requires someone who can blend aesthetics with functionality, create market-ready collections, and collaborate closely with production, marketing, and merchandising teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Innovation

• Design complete eyewear collections (sunglasses & optical frames) that align with brand positioning and market trends.
• Develop sketches, concept boards, 2D/3D models, and technical drawings.
• Work hands-on with prototypes, tooling, sample corrections, and final product refinements.

Material, Color & Trend Research

• Track global eyewear trends, seasonal color palettes, shapes, finishes, and frame technologies.
• Research materials such as acetate, TR90, metal alloys, and eco-friendly alternatives.

Product Development

• Collaborate with vendors, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure design accuracy from concept to production.
• Review pre-production samples and ensure quality standards are met.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the marketing and merchandising teams for collection planning.
• Provide design insights for photoshoots, packaging, and retail displays.

Quality & Brand Consistency

• Maintain brand identity across all products.
• Ensure fit, comfort, durability, and design precision for each frame.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5–6 years of dedicated experience in eyewear/sunglasses design

  (mandatory).
• Strong portfolio showcasing

  original eyeglasses and sunglasses designs

  —not generic industrial design work.
• Proficiency in sketching, CAD tools (Illustrator, Rhino, SolidWorks, KeyShot, etc.).
• Understanding of materials, hinges & hardware, manufacturing processes, and ergonomic design.
• Strong sense of fashion, colors, and detailing.
• Ability to manage multiple collection timelines and deliver under deadlines.

Interview Process

1. HR Screening / Introduction Round

• Fitment check
• Experience overview
• Portfolio link collection
• Salary expectations & notice period

2. Design Round (Technical Interview)

• Deep dive into eyewear portfolio
• Discussion on design thinking, materials, trend inspiration
• Practical assessment of technical knowledge

3. Design Assignment

• Short take-home assignment (e.g., create 3 eyewear concepts with mood board + 1 detailed technical drawing)
• Evaluation based on creativity, feasibility, and brand alignment

4. Final Interview (HR + Leadership)

• Discussion on role expectations & culture fit
• Review of assignment
• Final salary & offer discussion