Innovation Specialist

VSP Vision; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

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Job summary

Eyefinity, Inc. seeks an Innovation Specialist to advance GIC initiatives by applying core expertise and collaborating with ecosystem partners to reimagine how eye care and eyewear are delivered.

This role focuses on learning, execution, and collaboration under senior guidance, supporting project design, evaluation, prototyping, and concept testing. The position requires 4+ years in innovation topics, strong communication, and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Innovation, Emerging Technology, R&D, Product Design, or related.
• Healthcare, manufacturing, retail, or technology exposure is preferred but not required.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and execution of projects exploring and scaling concepts in assigned domains.
• Contribute to technology evaluation, business model innovation, prototyping, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Monitor domain areas to understand potential, maturity, and business impact.
• Develop and pitch new project ideas and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deepen knowledge and opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Virtual collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

## Innovation SpecialistApply: Remote: Remote US: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-10011The Innovation Specialist supports GIC initiatives by applying core expertise and collaborating with ecosystem partners and other domain experts to reimagine the way eye care and eyewear are delivered to the world. This role contributes to the delivery of innovation projects and programs across the GIC and helps clarify complex topics for team members. The Innovation Specialist focuses on learning, execution, and collaboration, with guidance from senior team members.Assist in the design and execution of projects exploring and scaling concepts related to assigned domain areas Contribute to technology evaluation, business model innovation, prototyping, and proof-of-concept activities Monitor assigned domain area(s) and build an understanding of their potential, maturity, and impact to our business Build on existing experience to quickly understand new technology, business models, markets, consumer trends, etc needed to develop awareness of adjacent areas Apply concept testing and validation, user research, or other related experimentation methodologies under the guidance of senior team members Support product or business model evaluation using established scorecards and criteria Support the identification and definition of problems and opportunity areas, development of hypotheses, and contribute to testing and validation of assumptions Develop and pitch new project ideas and opportunities Contribute to presentation of project findings to all levels of the enterprise Collaborate with internal and external partners that deepen current and future knowledge between the company and emerging markets **Job Specifications** *Typically has the following skills or abilities:* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; or equivalent experience Minimum 4 years of experience in relevant topics including: Innovation, Emerging Technology, Research & Development, Product Design, or related Industry experience in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and technology is preferred but not required Expertise in a relevant subject matter domain and developing understanding of adjacent areas in healthcare, business models, and technology Experience contributing to projects and adapting to changing requirements Demonstrates creative problem solving and adaptability Experience working in creative cultures in either consulting or large corporate environments is preferred Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to contribute to research briefs and presentations (PowerPoint) Able to explain technical concepts to non-technical people, including the relevance to their work or business Interested in developing and sharing project pitches Skilled at providing and receiving thoughtful and constructive feedback For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment#LI-VISIONCARECompensation 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: $63,000.00 - $108,675.00