Kering Eyewear Eyewear Designer

Kering Eyewear, a subsidiary of the prestigious Kering Group, stands as a global leader in the luxury and high-end eyewear sector, specializing in frames and sunglasses. The company is renowned for its unique ensemble of powerful brands, offering the most desirable eyewear in the luxury and sport & lifestyle segments. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Kering Eyewear empowers its brands to exceed their limits, ensuring both artistic and financial success.

1. Analyze global eyewear trends in styles, shapes, materials, and colors through interaction with suppliers, competitors, and customers.
2. Define and develop creative concepts and mood boards in alignment with brand management and creative direction guidelines.
3. Collaborate with key suppliers and research centers to develop new design solutions and methodologies for approval by the Eyewear Creative Director.
4. Create both hand-drawn and digital creative styles in line with briefs for approval and refinement by the Eyewear Creative Director.
5. Work with CAD designers and the industrialization team to translate approved designs into 3D digital formats, ensuring creative content and stylistic solutions are maintained.
6. Monitor the progress of 3D technical design, prototyping, and product development, addressing any performance, quality, time, and cost issues.
7. Participate in collection approval meetings and share information with relevant business functions.
8. Collaborate with supply chain and demand planning teams to achieve quality, lead-time, and cost targets.
9. Communicate key concepts of developed collections to internal and external stakeholders.
10. Support the team in updating style collections and maintaining color and material archives.

1. Accessory Design Degree or equivalent qualifications
2. 3+ years of experience in high-end eyewear design, preferably in an international environment
3. Solid knowledge of the luxury and fashion accessories market

1. Strong teamwork capabilities
2. Resilience, passion, and enthusiasm
3. Entrepreneurial attitude and curiosity
4. Innovative spirit
5. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
6. Fluent in English

A minimum of three years in high-end eyewear design, ideally within an international context.

Accessory Design Degree or equivalent qualifications

The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a global luxury group, fostering internal mobility and leadership skills in a stimulating workplace environment.

Kering Eyewear promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity in all its forms. The company encourages talent expression and adaptation to a changing world, providing a fulfilling and supportive environment for all employees.