Eyewear Designer
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 175 - 280
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Sesame
Sesame believes in a future where computers are lifelike - with the ability to see hear and collaborate with us in ways that feel natural and human. With this vision were designing a new kind of computer focused on making voice agents part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6 alongside proven leaders from Meta Google and Apple with deep expertise spanning hardware and software. Join us in shaping a future where computers truly come alive.
About the Sesame Design Team
We are a group of individuals who care deeply about our craft. We are obsessive down to fractional millimeters. We have exceptional taste and live in and are informed by fashion luxury and cultural spaces outside of technology. We value radical creativity and view making and craft as one of the highest forms of human connection. We are passionate about things no one will ever see or know simply because its the right thing to do.
About the Role
Were looking for an Eyewear Designer who is passionate about creating luxury fashion eyewear that blends refined aesthetics advanced materials and thoughtful user experience. This role requires a strong sense of style a deep understanding of frame construction and the ability to translate trends CMF direction and brand DNA into distinctive production-ready designs.
You bring a trained eye for proportion fit and fashion relevance and the technical rigor to move seamlessly from concept through manufacturing. You will shape collections that express traditional eyewear craftsmanship and contemporary design excellence at the frontier of what personal computing can look and feel like.
Responsibilities:
Concept Development
Generate innovative eyewear design and CMF concepts that align with our brands aesthetic fashion direction and user needs; contributing to and helping define our design language.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers CMF specialists product managers and modelers to explore develop and refine frame concepts silhouettes and material approaches.
Design Execution
Create detailed sketches technical drawings to visualize and communicate design intent.
Develop prototypes and color/material mockups to evaluate proportions fit and aesthetic quality.
Present design proposals to stakeholders and incorporate feedback to refine frames patterns and CMF direction.
User-Centered Design
Conduct fit studies wear testing and ergonomic evaluations to ensure frames are comfortable balanced and suitable for extended daily use.
Iterate on designs based on user insights testing feedback and internal reviews to optimize comfort usability and visual appeal.
Maintain a strong focus on nose bridge fit temple comfort weight distribution and overall human factors.
Collaboration and Communication
Work closely with engineering manufacturing partners and material suppliers to ensure design feasibility and production accuracy.
Communicate design rationale specifications and CMF decisions clearly to internal teams and external vendors.
Participate in design and prototype reviews offering constructive feedback to elevate design quality and execution.
Industry Trends and Innovation
Stay informed on global fashion trends eyewear silhouettes color directions and emerging materials.
Bring new fabrication techniques and fashion influences into concept development with intention and editorial point of view.
Required Qualifications:
Strong portfolio showcasing both creative and technical design skills with an emphasis on eyewear accessories or wearable products.
5 years of professional experience in eyewear design fashion accessories luxury goods or closely related consumer product categories; experience in consumer electronics is a strong plus.
Strong understanding of frame construction CMF development and design for manufacturing in the eyewear industry.
High proficiency in 2D design tools (such as Illustrator Photoshop or equivalent) for creating detailed drawings CMF specs and presentation layouts.
Exceptional sketching and visualization skills with the ability to communicate design concepts clearly and compellingly.
Strong aesthetic sensibility trend awareness and an eye for proportion fit and fashion relevance.
Preferred Qualifications:
In-depth knowledge of eyewear-specific materials and manufacturing processes including hinges wire cores acetate and metal fabrication and surface finishing.
Experience with 3D design tools (Rhinoceros Alias or equivalent) for frame modeling and technical development.
Experience applying user-centered design methodologies including fit studies comfort testing and iterative refinement.
Experience working with high-end eyewear brands optical houses or luxury fashion houses.
Familiarity with responsible material sourcing relevant to luxury eyewear.
Sesame is committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered. We welcome all qualified applicants embracing diversity in race gender identity orientation ability and more. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact for assistance.
Full-time Employee Benefits:
401 (k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
100% employer-paid health vision and dental benefits for you and your dependents
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1650/year (medical FSA)
Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunity to share in the companys success with competitive stock options
Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers.
Required Experience:
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