Job Details

Overview

About HTC Creative Labs

If you've worn or bought a pair of glasses, you probably care about the glasses' design details as we do. We are at the forefront of innovation in personal eyewear, blending cutting-edge artificial intelligence with sophisticated design to create truly personalized and stylish glasses. We believe that eyewear should not only correct vision but also express individuality and enhance the user's wearing experience. Join our dynamic team and help us redefine the future of glasses.

About Your Next Opportunity

HTC is seeking a visionary and technically proficient AI Eyewear Glasses Designer to conceptualize, develop, and refine eyewear designs powered by artificial intelligence. This unique role requires a blend of creative design skills, a strong understanding of AI principles, and an appreciation for user experience, ergonomics, and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for eyewear fashion, an in-depth understanding of eyewear trends, materials, and manufacturing processes, and a keen eye for detail. This role involves conceptualizing, designing, and developing innovative eyewear collections from initial sketches to final production-ready designs.

Responsibilities

• Trend Analysis: Continuously monitor market trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences to ensure our products remain competitive and desirable.
• Concept Development: Research and identify emerging trends in fashion, art, and eyewear to inspire new concepts and collections.
• Design & Prototyping: Sketch, illustrate, 3D data build, and digitally render innovative eyewear designs (frames, sunglasses, and optical accessories) while considering ergonomic principles. Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for prototypes.
• Material Selection: Collaborate with suppliers to research and select appropriate materials (acetate, metal, titanium, wood, etc.) that align with design aesthetics, functionality, and budget.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively with product managers, engineers, marketing teams, and external partners to ensure designs are feasible for production, maintaining quality and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience as an Eyewear Designer.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of eyewear designs, from concept to production.
• Proficiency in design-relevant 2D / 3D modeling and rendering tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, ProE, Keyshot, and Cinema 4D.
• Excellent understanding of eyewear fashion trends, aesthetics, and consumer behavior, ergonomic principles, as well as manufacturing processes and materials.
• Exceptional sketching, rendering, and visualization skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate design concepts in English.

Working Conditions

• Primary work location is indoors.
• The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and long periods of detailed work with VR equipment.
• The employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands & arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity & Benefits

HTC is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and encourage people from all walks of life to apply without regard to race, color, ancestry, sex, national origin, citizenship, genetics, marital status, veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. HTC does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees' and applicants' time with us, including with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, and general treatment during employment.

At the time of posting, HTC's estimated annual base salary for this position is $109,100 – $123,500 USD. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including candidate skills, qualifications, experience, business needs, and geographic location. This position is also eligible for participation in our discretionary bonus programs.

HTC is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, and other employee benefits as the company implements. For information regarding our available benefits, please contact our Human Resources department if you have questions.

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