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Product Development Specialist - Fashion Eyewear Design

VSP Global
United States, New York, New York
May 14, 2025
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 #LI-VISIONCARE 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, pleaseclick here. Salary Ranges: $63,000.00 - $102,375.00 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. Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information. We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters.Click hereto learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities. As a regular part of doing business,VSPVision ("VSP")collects many different types ofpersonal information, including protected health information, about ouraudiences, includingmembers, doctors,clients, brokers, business partners,andemployees. VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.