Product Developer EYEWEAR
Pubblicato il 18-09-2026 - RODGY GUERRERA AND PARTNERS in Italia
FREELANCE PRODUCT & DESIGN DEVELOPER COORDINATOR - HIGH LUXURY EYEWEAR
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.
THE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will have:
- Between 10 and 15 years 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.
- Languages: Italiano, French and/or English.
- Willingness to travel between Switzerland, France, and Italy as required.
It would involve a 6 months collaboration, 7-days per month.