Eyewear Product Developer at SportRX LLC – San Diego, California

Eyewear Product Developer

Location: San Diego, CA
Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer
Salary Range: $95,000 to $120,000

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on eyewear Product Developer to help design, develop, and refine new eyewear products from concept through launch.

This role is execution focused but highly collaborative. The ideal candidate combines strong technical product development skills with commercial awareness and an understanding of market trends and customer needs.

You will work cross-functionally with executive leadership, sales, marketing, and suppliers to bring high-quality, margin-conscious products to life.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design and Development
Develop new products and improve existing ones based on customer insights, data, and company strategy. Translate design intent into manufacturable, scalable products.

Research and Innovation
Identify emerging materials, technologies, and trends that can differentiate our products in the market.

Prototyping and Testing
Create, source, and evaluate prototypes. Ensure functionality, fit, durability, and cost targets are met. Iterate quickly and thoughtfully.

Supplier and Vendor Coordination
Partner with domestic and international suppliers. Evaluate samples, negotiate revisions, manage timelines, and maintain quality standards.

Cross Functional Collaboration
Work closely with executive leadership, marketing, and sales to ensure product development aligns with go to market strategy.

Project Management
Manage timelines, milestones, and development calendars to ensure successful launches.

Documentation and Reporting
Maintain clear documentation of specifications, revisions, costing, and development status.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, or related field.

3 to 6 years of experience in product development or consumer product design.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.

Experience working with overseas suppliers.

Proficiency in relevant design tools such as SolidWorks, Rhino, AutoCAD, or Adobe Creative Suite.

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Optical experience is helpful but not required.

Work Environment

We are a mature but still growing company with strong margins and a collaborative culture. This is not an environment where internal politics, finger pointing, or corporate games are tolerated.

Our values are not posters on a wall. They are lived daily and guide how we interact with our customers, partners, and each other. We expect integrity in decision making, positivity in approach, innovation in thinking, and a spirit of service that extends to everyone we work with, including our own teammates.

We strive to create an environment that is both professional and human. That includes strong benefits and real quality of life. We offer comprehensive health coverage, retirement support, and a workplace that people genuinely enjoy being part of.

Our offices are dog friendly and designed to encourage connection and collaboration. You will find shared meals, great coffee, team events, friendly competition, and yes, the occasional ping pong match or Mario Kart showdown.

We believe people do their best work when they feel respected, supported, valued, and part of something meaningful.

Employees also have access to a fully equipped private onsite gym with showers.