Senior Product Designer

About KREWEKREWE 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 a Senio Product Designer to join our Product Design team. This role will lead the day-to-day product design process and development of eyewear from concept through development, translating creative direction into technically sound, production-ready product. This role partners closely with the Founder/Creative Director to build product and process, helping translate design philosophy into a documented and scalable product design system, protect design intent through technical execution, and build the methods and rituals that make quality repeatable. The Designer will also work directly with Planning and Merchandising to shape frame assortment, with optical as the priority and sun second. The role owns color development, contributes trend research and ideation, and helps build a repeatable design system. Final taste and selection remain with the Founder.This role is based in our New Orleans Headquarters 5 days a week.A Note From Our FounderFor the past 13 years, I have led most of the frame design output at KREWE from our New Orleans design studio. We are now at an inflection point. What has lived primarily through instinct, taste, and direct involvement now needs to become a true system - one that can scale without losing what makes the product distinct.This role will work directly with me to help build that system. It is not just about designing frames. It is about translating creative direction into repeatable process, owning execution at a high level, and helping shape an assortment that continues to evolve and define the KREWE identity.If you know the feeling of building something real, and want to do it again inside a rapidly growing brand with a clear point of view, this is that role. StirlingKey ResponsibilitiesProduct Design LeadershipOwn design of seasonal eyewear collections across sun and optical, from concept through production readinessPartner with the Founder to translate product direction into production-ready designExecute silhouette development, material selection, color development across the line, and construction detailingPrepare options for Founder review and final selectionEnd-to-End Development OwnershipDrive the full product lifecycle: concepting, CADs, tech packs, sampling, fit, and prepare final approvals for the Creative DirectorMaintain direct communication with overseas factories to ensure execution aligns with design intentIdentify risks early and problem-solve across design, engineering, and production constraintsTechnical Excellence & Systems BuildingCreate, refine, and standardize technical drawings and tech packs across the organizationEstablish repeatable design processes, tools, and documentation that scale product qualityEnsure all product meets fit, durability, and aesthetic standards prior to productionCalendar & Workflow ManagementOwn adherence to T&A calendar for all design deliverablesProactively manage timelines across internal and external partnersMaintain clear visibility into status, risks, and dependenciesCross-Functional IntegrationPartner closely with Planning and Merchandising to align product with business needs, optical as the priority and sun secondCollaborate with Brand and Spatial teams to ensure product direction informs broader creative outputsEnsure product direction is informed by both creative vision and market insightResearch & Concept DevelopmentOwn trend research, concept development, and competitive analysis, working with minimal supportDevelop seasonal design direction, mood boards, and concept narrativesProactively introduce new ideas, materials, and construction innovation into the lineRequirements5–8+ years of eyewear design experience (sun and optical required)Proven ability to lead product from concept through productionStrong technical expertise in eyewear construction, materials, and fitAdvanced proficiency in CAD and Adobe Creative SuiteExperience working directly with overseas manufacturersStrong organizational and project management skillsAbility to operate independently while collaborating cross-functionallyHigh standard for design quality and executionBenefits And PerksCompetitive wageGroup health plans: health, vision and dental insuranceWelfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage FSA Plan & HSA Program 401(K) Investment OptionsAdoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter BenefitsPaid Parental Leave Quarterly Cultural SpendOngoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrualKREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!)Diversity And InclusionKREWE 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.