Eyewear Freelance Product & Design Developer Coordinator

FREELANCE PRODUCT & DESIGN DEVELOPER COORDINATOR

High-Luxury Sunglasses | International Emerging Brand

For a young, international and emerging high-luxury sunglasses brand, we are looking for a Freelance Product & Design Developer Coordinator to support the Founder of the brand & also Creative Director in the development and launch of a new eyewear collection.

This is a hands‑on and highly collaborative role, combining creative sensitivity, technical expertise, product development and manufacturing coordination.

The ideal candidate will act as the link between the creative vision and its technical and industrial execution, ensuring that each product reaches the highest standards of design, craftsmanship, quality and functionality.

THE MISSION

The Freelance Product & Design Developer Coordinator will oversee the development of the new sunglasses collection from the initial creative concept through to prototyping, industrialisation, certification and production readiness.

Working closely with the Founder, the role will coordinate manufacturers, suppliers and technical partners, ensuring that the creative vision is translated into sophisticated, technically viable and production‑ready eyewear.

It is a 6‑months contract, 7 days per MONTH with a compensation of € 3.000 - € 3.500 per month

THE PROFILE

• Between 10 and 15 years total of experience in luxury / high-luxury eyewear, preferably sunglasses.
• Strong technical knowledge of eyewear construction and manufacturing.
• Proven experience in product development and industrialisation.
• Excellent understanding of materials, components, hinges, hardware and finishing techniques.
• Experience working directly with eyewear manufacturers and specialist suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of prototyping, fitting, testing and quality control.
• Familiarity with eyewear certification and relevant international standards.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and development phases simultaneously.
• A highly analytical, detail‑oriented and solution‑driven approach.
• Strong aesthetic sensitivity and the ability to understand and protect a Creative Director’s vision.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English or French. Italian would be a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel between Switzerland, France, and Italy as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Beyond technical expertise, we are looking for someone who can combine creativity and engineering, vision and execution. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the creation and launch of a new generation of high-luxury eyewear, working directly with the Owner and Creative Director of an ambitious emerging international brand.