Global Senior Manager, Eyewear Design and Introduction

Job Descriptions 

Responsibilities

Eyeglasses Strategy, Planning & Innovation

• Develop and manage VisionSpring’s eyeglasses and associated product strategy, considering market trends and customer preferences across diverse low- and middle-income markets from Bangladesh and India to East/West Africa and Central America.
• Create product roadmaps, and lead the process for launching and updating eyeglasses collections, that outline the timing, range, and positioning of each collection while maintaining detailed documentation of design specification, revisions, and approvals throughout the development process.
• Use customer feedback and market insights to refine and adapt collections for different markets, end-consumer demographics (B2C), and institutional wholesale client segments (B2B). 
• Stay current with eyewear industry trends, materials, technologies, and customer preferences to innovate and differentiate the product ranges.
• Explore and incorporate sustainable materials and practices into the design process and packaging as feasible.

Collection Design and Lifecycle Management

• Optimize design and materials selection to offer maximum features and benefits at the most affordable prices with a focus on cost-conscious, first-time eyeglasses wearers.
• Develop collections across four eyeglasses ranges—Standard, Classic, Premium, and Exclusive—ensuring that collections are accessible to people living on $2 to $10 a day.
• Develop merchandising, in collaboration with the supply chain and marketing teams, including accessories (cases and cloths), display stands, and signage.
• Work with the supply chain team to identify opportunities for costs savings in design and production processes without sacrificing product integrity. 
• Serve as the subject matter expert on the quality and unique selling proposition of VisionSpring’s product offering. 
• Manage the lifecycle of collections, including introductions, updates, and retirements of products.

Collection Introduction and Marketing

• Develop and recommend clear and compelling product positioning aligned to VisionSpring’s customer segments.
• Determine pricing strategies that take into consideration competitors, customer purchasing power, and macroeconomic conditions (foreign exchange and inflation). 
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop go-to-market plans for product launches. Contribute to messaging that aligns with regional and cultural contexts while maintaining a consistent global brand. 
• Coordinate across teams—marketing, supply chain, institutional sales, and programs—to ensure successful and timely product launches. 
• Work with the marketing, supply chain, and human resources teams to develop training and guidance for internal sales teams and B2B wholesale clients, including product features, design rationale, and Q&A sections.

Requirements

• 10 years of professional work experience, with a minimum of 5 years in product design and development for eyewear.
• Knowledge of optical standards, compliance requirements, and ergonomic design principles for comfort and fit.
• Familiarity with eyewear materials, including their properties and cost implications, and manufacturing techniques to ensure feasibility for quality mass production.
• Experience creating and evaluating physical and digital prototypes, samples, and mock-ups to evaluate design concepts, material choices, and functionality.
• Proven ability to work across diverse contexts and cultures.
• Flexibility to collaborate with teams/vendors across multiple global time zones.
• Must meet the highest standards of ethics and personal integrity. 
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of time to low-income settings with limited infrastructure.
• Legally authorized to work in your chosen country of residence for at least five years.
• Extra Credit—Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience: (1) Bachelor’s or master’s degree in industrial design, product design, fashion design, or a related field; (2) Skills in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), computer-aided design tools (Autodesk Fusion 360, Zemax OpticStudio, etc.), and 3D modeling software (Rhino, SolidWorks, etc.) to create detailed eyeglass designs, renderings, and prototypes, and/or; (3) Living and working in a low-income setting in a low- or middle-income country.

TO APPLY

• We want to know more than just what you have done. We want to know who you are. What are the passions and talents that draw you to this role?
• Please update your CV/résumé to include a phrase or sentence describing the business of each organization where you have worked AND links to your design portfolio. Applications without this information are disadvantaged in the process.
• Please submit a complete application, which includes a thoughtful cover letter and updated CV/résumé.
• Please note that only candidates invited to the interview will be contacted.