Research & Development Specialist – Eyewear
We’re looking for a Research & Development Specialist – Eyewear to support the development of innovative eyewear products, private-label collections, and celebrity collaborations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and trend analysis within the eyewear industry.
- Support product development from concept and sampling through costing, production, and launch.
- Research and coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers.
- Track sales, product performance, and customer insights to identify new opportunities.
- Support the development of celebrity eyewear collections.
- Coordinate with Category, Marketing, Creative, Supply Chain, and Account Management teams.
- Maintain product development pipelines, samples, supplier communication, and launch timelines.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, International Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; fresh graduates with relevant internships or projects are welcome.
- Strong research, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong interest in eyewear, fashion, retail, and consumer trends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
- Kuwait-based or willing to relocate.
- Willingness to travel internationally when required.
If you’re passionate about product development, market trends, and creating products that stand out, we’d love to hear from you.
