Eyewear Designer

The role

You will define the aesthetic direction and design identity of Pair's eyewear frames. You will develop new shapes and collections through sketching, illustration, and digital rendering while partnering with the development team for production.

What you will do

• Define the look, feel, and design identity of Pair's frames.
• Conceptualize and develop new frame designs through sketching, illustration, hand-drawing, and digital rendering.
• Explore form, proportion, silhouette, and style across the collection.
• Direct materials, color, and finish (CMF).
• Develop balanced, on-trend collections aligned with the Pair brand and product roadmap.
• Partner with the product development team to carry concepts toward production.
• Research eyewear, fashion, and materials trends and study competitor product.
• Present design concepts and direction to cross-functional partners.

Required qualifications

• Direct eyewear industry experience designing frames.
• Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• Strong hand-drawing, illustration, and digital sketching skills (e.g. Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• A strong sense of form, proportion, brand aesthetic, and color/material/finish.
• Working knowledge of eyewear materials and construction.
• A portfolio showing original eyewear / frame design, from concept through finished product.

Nice to have

• Design school strongly preferred.
• Experience designing for a direct-to-consumer/ wholesale retail or high-volume eyewear brand.
• Specialized eyewear-design training or apprenticeships.
• A background in trend or CMF research.
• Familiarity with optical basics and prescription frame considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Generous vacation policy
• Retirement savings plan options
• Free eyewear (plus discounts for family and friends)

About the company

Pair Eyewear is dedicated to fostering a joyful and dynamic workplace where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.