Remote Innovation Specialist - Eye Care R&D & Prototyping

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

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Bonuses

Commissions

Benefits

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

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