Warby Parker · 4 hours ago
Technical Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWarby Parker is searching for a Technical Designer to own the technical development of our glasses, from initial drawing review through final production approval. The role involves collaborating with the Design team and overseas manufacturers to ensure production-friendly outcomes and high-quality standards for the glasses.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end technical development for frames, ensuring the product meets design intent, product standards, and manufacturing capabilities
Lead the prototype spec review process by reviewing design drawings with the Eyewear Design team and overseeing the input of all necessary frame components into the Bill of Materials
Partner with international vendors from drawing kickoff through Technical Design Approval, providing comments, and meeting targeted seasonal development milestones
Collaborate with the Product Development team on the tracking and maintenance of products throughout prototype and bulk milestones, including change management in PLM and assigning the appropriate product stage gate
Maintain accountability for the TD measurement and drawing libraries, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date to reflect current development and production approvals
Manage the Technical Design Coordinator and execute components using 3D design and drawing software
Operate the 3D printing, curing, and sample assembly processes as needed
Deliver and present fit-and-product innovation research and recommendations to cross-functional partners, as needed
Qualification
Required
3+ years of relevant professional experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Drive, and Adobe Suite applications for viewing tech drawings
Able to quickly adapt to proprietary product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
A strong cross-functional collaborator and excellent communicator, both in writing and in person
Unflappably professional and experienced in working with international vendors
A kind, empathetic communicator (online, in person, via carrier pigeon!) with excellent listening skills
At ease presenting your work and explaining your decisions
Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
Preferred
A degree in industrial design, technical design, or a similar discipline
Experience with AutoCAD software, 3D modeling (Solidworks), and 3D printing technology
Experience with Oracle Fusion systems
Direct experience with optical or jewelry technical design
Fluency in using a caliper, lens clock, and tracer
Company
Warby Parker
Warby Parker is a lifestyle brand that offers designer eyewear while being a socially conscious business.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$730.5MKey Investors
GoogleD1 Capital PartnersDurable Capital Partners
2025-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $75M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $120M
2021-09-29IPO
Leadership Team
Dave Gilboa
Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Neil Blumenthal
Co-founder and Co-CEO
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