Jr. Product Development Specialist - Fashion Eyewear Design

Facilitate product development process. Manages all design and development processes related to product development and marketing.

Represents sources and suppliers for product development, design and quality-related communications from concept to delivery of products

Analyzes market data to determine product trends and strategies

Oversees processes involving CAD/engineered design drawings and renditions, prototypes, and production to assure specifications are met

Negotiates for products prior to acquisition based on design elements, manufacturing techniques, materials, etc.

Monitors manufacturers and supply companies to obtain new product releases and secure priorities in production

Oversees the internal product development process for new products and part orders, sales samples, new model set up functions in the system, and new product releases

Ensures new frames meet division quality standards prior to receipt into inventory

Acts as key resource for all quality-related functions

Tracks and reports all issues for vendor meetings and communication

Represents and conducts business strategies while traveling domestically and internationally for industry trade shows, frame factories visits, and retail locations

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience developing and analyzing data

2+ years of experience with product development

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate with internal and external contacts

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong spreadsheet and word processing skills

Experience managing product delivery, market communications, and business operations

Ability to travel domestically/internationally up to 10% of the time

Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties.

Preferred Skills:

Previous experience in eyewear or accessories fashion design

Understanding of product manufacturing process

Photoshop/Illustrator savvy

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

Salary Ranges: $58,656.00 - $92,328.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

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