About Marchon Eyewear
Marchon Eyewear is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality eyewear and sunglasses under prestigious brand names, including Calvin Klein, Canada Goose, Columbia, Converse, DKNY, Donna Karan, Dragon, FERRAGAMO, Flexon, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Liu Jo, Longchamp, Marchon NYC, Nautica, Nike, Nine West, Paul Smith, Pure, Reserva, Skaga, Victoria Beckham, and ZEISS.
The company distributes its products through a global network of subsidiaries and distributors, serving over 80,000 accounts in more than 100 countries. Marchon Eyewear is a VSP Vision company that empowers human potential through sight and connects its members to affordable, accessible, high-quality eye care and eyewear.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly creative and skilled Eyewear Designer to join our dynamic design team based in Italy (Alpago - BL). In this role, you will conceptualize, sketch, and develop innovative eyewear designs for our diverse portfolio of brands.
Responsibilities
1. Develop and prepare sketches of new eyewear concepts based on the specifications set per the Brand Brief and licensor requests.
2. In partnership with Design Team, research and develop proprietary and innovative construction details – hardware, material combinations, new production/design techniques, etc.
3. Create fully resolved sketchbooks and renderings in Illustrator for presentation.
4. Create fully detailed technical drawings inclusive of section drawings, exploded views, and notes for prototyping.
5. Assist in the prototype and CAD assessment/revisions and follow up with QC department to ensure accurate translation of drawings and support product development as directed.
6. Assist in the resolution of design, prototyping, and manufacturing issues during the development phase; create fully resolved addendums to communicate and resolve manufacturing and prototyping challenges.
7. Interface with Design Teams and provide support for new brand development as directed.
8. Assist in the continual gathering and sharing of trends in eyewear and fashion markets.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
* Proven experience in eyewear design (preferred minimum of 3 years).
* Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop.
* Proficiency in sketching, design vision, concept ideation and development, 2D color renderings, and 2D CAD.
* Excellent understanding of eyewear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
* Knowledge of current eyewear trends and market dynamics.
* Ability to translate brand vision into compelling eyewear designs.
* Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Portfolio demonstrating a range of creative and technical design skills.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Work From Home policy – up to 60% of your working week.
* WFH allowance.
* To be part of one of the leading industries in its sector globally, and one of the leading groups in the U.S.
* To be part of a Caring & Trusting culture that empowers Diversity, and a #oneteam mentality.