Technical Designer (Eyewear)(Agency)

Job Role:

Role Summary

The Technical Designer – Eyewear will be responsible for executing upstream technical design activities and creating accurate CAD-based inputs for the NPD team. The role ensures timely product launches by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and developing high-quality technical outputs for prototypes, new concepts, and bulk production.

Key Interfaces

External:

• Vendors
  

Internal:

• Product Design Team
  
• NPD Team
  
• D&D Team
  
• R&D Team
  
• Brand Team
  

Job Requirements

Education:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
  

Experience:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in technical design, product development, or eyewear category
  

Behavioral Skills:

• Business savvy
  
• Entrepreneurial drive
  
• Ability to nurture relationships
  
• Influencing skills
  
• Accountability & ownership
  
• Belief in people and collaboration
  
• Curiosity and innovation mindset
  
• Passion for products and categories
  

Technical Knowledge:

• Expertise in

  2D & 3D CAD tools

  (AutoCAD, Creo, CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator)
• Strong understanding of

  design processes

• Category & product knowledge (Eyewear preferred)
  

Process Contributions

1. Technical Design – Process Development

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage end-to-end collection development from a technical perspective
   
2. Conduct frequent discussions with NPD, D&D & R&D to understand costing, feasibility, and standards
   

Expected Outcomes

• Simplified inputs for NPD
  
• Right-first-time design
  

Performance Measures

• Adherence to timelines
  
• Quality of inputs
  

2. Technical Design – Product Development

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop virtual 3D models using tools like Creo; iterate for best aesthetics
   
2. Apply creative problem-solving to design challenges
   
3. Research user needs and product use cases
   
4. Sketch ideas for new mechanisms and components
   
5. Study materials and production cost to determine manufacturability
   
6. Collaborate with NPD and specialists for feasibility and cost alignment
   
7. Evaluate design practicality: safety, appearance, function
   
8. Present prototypes to stakeholders for feedback & approval
   
9. Co-create new inventions with designers
   
10. Maintain flexibility and adapt designs based on feedback
    
11. Introduce process improvements to simplify workflows
    
12. Offer multiple options to enhance aesthetics while ensuring manufacturability
    
13. Ensure strong technical understanding of movement drawings and adopt required features
    
14. Close feedback loops post-prototype with all stakeholders
    
15. Manage design revisions post-proto feedback
    
16. Handle special projects with tight timelines
    
17. Convert concept sketches to 3D models in Creo with minimal iterations
    
18. Support NPD team to create prototypes aligned with design intent and quality expectations
    

Expected Outcomes

• Reduced iterations through adherence to standards
  
• Detailed and accurate technical drawings
  
• Enhanced visualization of 3D models
  
• High-quality prototype samples
  
• Improved design options
  

Performance Measures

• Timely delivery of all outputs
  
• Quality of inputs
  
• Number of new 3D models created
  
• Overall product quality
  

3. Technical Design – DEC Lab & Other Activities

Key Responsibilities

1. Efficient use of DEC Lab machinery (Lathe, CNC milling, Laser Machine, etc.)
   

Expected Outcomes

• In-house prototypes developed via DEC Lab
  

Performance Measures

• Number of projects developed with stakeholders
  
• Introduction of new materials into product lines