ABOUT ROKKU DESIGN
ROKKU DESIGN is a design studio based in Hamburg, Germany. We are specialized in research, design, product development, and production handling for eyewear products. Our clients include brands, manufacturers and retailers. Through a global network of partners, we are able to provide fashionable eyewear at a competitive price.
Founded in 2015, ROKKU DESIGN is a start-up led by two experienced managers who jointly have more than 20 years of experience in the eyewear industry. With a team composed of young creatives and business entrepreneurs we provide our clients with innovative design, professional services and customized product proposals.
RESPONSABILITIES
• Constantly analyze the global eyewear trends in styles, shapes, materials
and colors through analysis and direct comparison with suppliers,
competitors, customers and other relevant players for the reference
brands
• Define and develop creative concepts and mood boards in line with the
briefing on brands or private label
• Work closely with all the areas within the Creative department (Technical
Product Design and Development, Colors and Materials Styling, Product
Management)
• Be contact person for two design colleagues and lead the teamwork
• Develop proposals relating to new stylistic solutions, construction
details and processing methods to be presented for approval
• Develop creative designs, mostly using Illustrator, in line with the
briefing, submitting them to the work team for approval and improvements
until the objectives agreed with the Eyewear Creative Director are
achieved
• Develop designs that are feasible and translated into technical drawings
(dxf)
• Explain technical details to the Cad Designers and Industrializers
colleagues, in order to guarantee their translation into complete and
consistent 3D digital formats, transferring the creative contents and
stylistic solutions proposed as good as possible
• Carefully check the progress of the technical design, prototyping and
product development activities, highlighting any critical issues in terms of
performance, quality, times and costs to the areas concerned
• Participate in collection approval meetings, sending any useful
information that emerged from the meeting to the company departments
concerned in order to make every shared development a common factor
• Color research and development of color proposals for collections
WHAT WE EXPECT
• University degree in Design, Product Development etc. or equivalent
experience
• First experience in eyewear design in the industry, preferably internationally
• Knowledge of the European eyewear market and fashion accessories
• Strong proficiency in the use of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
• Technical eyewear experience and familiarity with 3D programs advantageous
• Strong command of the English language; knowledge of Italian
advantageous
• Resilience, passion and enthusiasm for one's professional projects
• Spirit of enterprise and curiosity
• Reliability, conscientiousness and ability to work under pressure
• Proven track record of leadership, taking ownership, and driving
result
• High level of creativity and a sense for fashion and trends
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
WHAT WE OFFER
At ROKKU you will be part of a young and
international team. You can work independently under the guidance of our
experienced Creative Director with more than 15 years of experience in the
eyewear industry and fashion world.
Our office is located in the heart of Eppendorf, Hamburg. In the top floor
of a historical building we are working in an environment that caters to the
needs of creatives. Bustling cafés, shops and parks are surrounding our
building.
START: immediately
DURATION: permanent full-time employment, flexible working
hours
SALARY: competitive, depends on skills and
qualifications
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your letter of motivation, your CV and your portfolio to:
Christine Baier, ROKKU Designstudio GmbH, E-Mail:
[email protected], Tel.: +49 40 5700983-25