Eyewear Designer
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 175 - 280
Posted on:
12 hours 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 companions 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 Role
Were seeking a talented and innovative Eyewear Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating luxury fashion eyewear that blends refined aesthetics advanced materials and thoughtful user experience. This role requires a strong sense of style an understanding of eyewear construction and the ability to translate trends CMF direction and brand DNA into distinctive production-ready designs. You will contribute to shaping collections that elevate everyday wear while expressing traditional eyewear craftsmanship and modern design excellence.
Responsibilities:
Concept Development
Generate innovative eyewear design and CMF concepts that align with our brands aesthetic fashion direction and user needs.
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 acetate/metal 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 acetate technologies and emerging materials.
Integrate new design approaches fabrication techniques and fashion influences into concept development to keep the collection fresh and competitive.
Required Qualifications:
7 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 acetate and metal fabrication 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:
Strong portfolio showcasing both creative and technical design skills with an emphasis on eyewear accessories or wearable products.
In-depth understanding of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to eyewearincluding acetate lamination metal fabrication hinges wire cores surface finishing and CMF application.
Experience applying user-centered design methodologies including fit studies comfort testing and iterative refinement.
Familiarity with sustainable design practices responsible material sourcing and environmentally conscious production methods.
Strong interest in the luxury fashion market global design trends and emerging innovations in eyewear and accessories.
Experience working with high-end eyewear brands or luxury fashion houses is a significant plus.
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 disabilitiescontact for assistance.
Full-time Employee Benefits:
401k matching
100% employer-paid health vision and dental benefits
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Flexible spending account matching (medical FSA)
Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Layout Design
- Logo Design
- CAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- SolidWorks
- Drafting
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Adobe Illustrator
- Catia
- Adobe Indesign
