Kering Eyewear CAD Designer
Join Kering Eyewear in Padova, Italy as a CAD Designer. Contribute to luxury eyewear design in a global luxury group.
Overview
Kering Eyewear, a subsidiary of the global luxury conglomerate Kering, stands as a preeminent leader in the luxury and high-end eyewear sector. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to design and manufacturing, offering an exquisite collection of frames and sunglasses that cater to both luxury and sport & lifestyle markets. Kering Eyewear empowers its brands to transcend boundaries, fostering creativity and sustainability while maximizing artistic and financial potential.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design eyewear frames using injected plastic materials, focusing on aesthetics, ergonomics, and manufacturability.
- Develop and model products in 3D using CAD software.
- Design and revise plastic injection molds in collaboration with internal workshops and suppliers.
- Prepare technical documentation including construction drawings, bills of materials, product specifications, and production cycles.
- Utilize CAM software for CNC machining programming and simulation on molds and components.
- Collaborate with the industrialization department to optimize production processes and reduce costs.
- Provide technical support to production and quality control during sampling and startup phases.
- Actively participate in product development phases up to production launch.
- Interface with headquarters, suppliers, and subcontractors to define technical solutions and manage modifications.
- Monitor project timelines and adhere to development deadlines.
Qualifications
- Technical diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
- 2-3 years of experience using CAD software (preferably Creo, AutoCAD, Rhino Ceros, etc.).
- Knowledge of CAM software (preferably Esprit, Mastercam, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical technical drawings.
- Understanding of injection molding processes.
- Familiarity with 3D modeling and drafting.
Skills
Experience
2-3 years of experience in CAD design, particularly in eyewear or related industries.
Education
Technical diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
Workplace
The role is situated in Padova, Veneto, Italy. There are currently 26 open positions in Padova on Cerulean. Within Veneto, Cerulean currently features 233 open roles, including 6 recent additions. Across Italy, Cerulean lists 1.306 open roles — 32 of them newly added.
Benefits
Kering Eyewear offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with opportunities for professional growth and talent development within a global luxury group.
Culture
Kering Eyewear fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity in all its forms. The company is committed to nurturing leadership skills and helping employees reach their full potential in a dynamic and supportive environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.