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KREWE

Independent eyewear brand designing handcrafted frames

Graphic Designer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/22/2026
$100k/yr+ Annual bonus
Mid, Senior
New York, NY, USA
In PersonBased at the NYC headquarters.
Art, Graphics & AnimationGraphic Design

About the job

Requirements
  • Requires 3–5 years of professional graphic design experience within fashion, lifestyle, beauty, retail, or creative agency environments.
  • Requires a strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful design, strong typography, and clean layout systems.
  • Requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
  • Requires experience working across both digital and print design.
  • Requires strong attention to detail and an eye for typography, color, and composition.
  • Requires the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Requires strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Requires an interest in fashion, photography, art, and contemporary culture.
Responsibilities
  • Design visual assets across digital channels, including email marketing, social media, website graphics, and paid media.
  • Support the development of creative for product launches, seasonal campaigns, and brand storytelling initiatives.
  • Create print materials, including packaging, retail signage, event collateral, and marketing materials.
  • Prepare production-ready files for print and digital deliverables.
  • Maintain brand consistency across all creative assets by following established design guidelines.
  • Collaborate with the Art Director and creative team to execute brand concepts and campaign visuals.
  • Assist in preparing creative materials for photoshoots, including mood boards, layouts, and references.
  • Work cross-functionally with Marketing, eCommerce, and Retail teams to deliver design assets on schedule.
  • Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Stay current with design trends, fashion, photography, and visual culture to inform creative work.
Desired Qualifications
  • Motion graphics and video editing experience using After Effects or Premiere is a plus but not required.

About the company

KREWE designs and sells sun and optical eyewear inspired by New Orleans, offered through direct-to-consumer sales, its Maison du KREWE flagship, and wholesale partners like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. Each pair is handcrafted in small batches from materials such as plant-based acetate, bio-plastics, titanium, and 24K gold-plated hardware, and undergoes a 100-point quality inspection. The brand differentiates itself with New Orleans-inspired designs, artisanal craftsmanship, and a strong service promise including a complimentary replacement for the first full-price pair (Second Chances) plus a lifetime warranty option, plus community investment through the KREWE Foundation. Its goal is to celebrate New Orleans’ energy and style through durable eyewear and meaningful customer service while improving access to vision care in the community.

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What believers are saying

  • KREWE opened Rice Village Houston and Charlotte pop-up in 2025, showing continued expansion.
  • Summer 2025 and May 2025 collections show fresh product cadence supporting repeat purchases.
  • Greyson collaboration and full-service optical bars deepen premium positioning and broaden male customer reach.

What critics are saying

  • KREWE’s 2020 employee revolt still defines employer brand risk around Stirling Barrett’s leadership.
  • Rapid store expansion increases lease, inventory, and staffing burden before profitability is publicly proven.
  • Independent eyewear brands face fashion-cycle fatigue; a weak collection after 2025 collections hurts traffic.

What makes KREWE unique

  • New Orleans-rooted design and storytelling still differentiate KREWE across 18 stores in 2025.
  • KREWE combines DTC, wholesale, and permanent retail, including Soho, Houston, Austin, and Nashville.
  • The 24-hour custom lens program and Second Chances warranty create sticky premium eyewear loyalty.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Parental Leave
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation