Design Studio Associate

Design Studio Associate

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality, individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans' culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world's most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that's original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

We are currently searching for a Design Studio Associate responsible for ensuring the New Orleans design studio is organized and accurate. This individual owns physical and digital studio, sample library, production archive, shipping and receiving, initial QC, and documentation. They will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the studio's organizational systems as they evolve, and be empowered to articulate where those systems need to change as the department grows. You will have the opportunity to support TD creation, Illustrator work, fit modeling, and asset distribution. The right candidate will possess product judgment and an eye, not just organization, plus millimeter-level attention to detail and Illustrator proficiency. This role reports to the Senior Product Designer.

This role is based in our New Orleans Headquarters with periodic travel to New York.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the organization of the KREWE Studio in New Orleans and its creative counterpart in NYC, all boards, kits, materials and inspiration including the digital studio sampling library.
• In collaboration with the Senior Product Designer, confirm delivery of revised technical drawings (CADs), ensuring specifications are met with accuracy, on time in full.
• Advanced prep relevant samples and materials for fit presentations and Design meetings.
• As part of the design and decision process, comfort with trying on frames and documenting fit through modeling of the product
• Input and maintain shared Design Structure Sample and Color Sample tracker boards daily in Monday.com.
• Audit and maintain design libraries in studio and online (CADs).
• Receives samples and prototypes from manufacturer, checking in SKUs against order documentation to check for accuracy; communicates receipt and addresses/resolves any discrepancies with manufacturer.
• Support with technical inspection of all eyewear samples and finished goods to ensure all technical and brand specifications are met.
• Support build of seasonal tech packs.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in product, project management, or operations role
• Experience with Adobe suite preferred
• Taste and a keen eye are differentiators
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive
• Highly organized and proactive in creating and maintaining processes and systems
• Result driven, detail oriented individual, with an ability to work independently in a high-performance environment
• Focus on delivering individual goals that ladder up to overall company goals

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage
• FSA Plan & HSA Program
• 401(K) Investment Options
• Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Quarterly Cultural Spend
• Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual
• KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!)

Diversity and Inclusion:

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.