Sr. Optical Product Manager (Lens)

Zenni Optical; United States; Remote; USD 121,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenni Optical is seeking a Sr. Optical Product Manager to shape the future of its product lines. The ideal candidate will manage lens product categories, lead product development, and collaborate across teams to enhance Zenni's market position. This role requires a deep understanding of optical technologies and a strong background in product management.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Healthcare coverage fully covered for employees

401k with up to 4% match

Generous PTO and Week of Zen holiday

Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in optical lens product management.
• Ability to leverage research and emerging technologies in eyewear and eye care.
• Deep understanding of lens materials, coatings, designs, and processing in Rx labs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a lens product category, including lifecycle and pricing.
• Lead the product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Conduct market analysis to support product development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Optical lens expertise

Job description

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Who We Are
Zenni Optical, the world's leading online eyewear retailer, pioneered the industry in 2003 with a mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible to everyone. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Zenni offers adults and children the freedom to express their personal style through high-quality prescription and protective eyewear curated with a sense for fashion and an incredible selection. With over 55 million frames sold worldwide, the company has brought massive price disruption to the traditional retail model.

Zenni is proud to be the Official Eyewear of the San Francisco 49ers, the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, USA Volleyball, Columbus Crew, Ghost Gaming, TSM, and more. Zenni has collaborated with designers and tastemakers like Keke Palmer, Iris Apfel, Chase Stokes, and George and Claire Kittle.

With recent innovations like EyeQLenz and VR Prescription Lenses for Meta Quest 3, we continue to innovate and serve our mission to help the world see better and live better.

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Position Overview

As a Sr. Optical Product Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Zenni Optical’s product lines. You will collaborate with a team of 8 to develop and execute optical product strategies. Reporting to the AVP, Optical Product, you will interface with R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and vendors. Your responsibilities include launching new products and refining existing catalogs to keep Zenni at the forefront of the eyewear industry. The ideal candidate has experience with the latest eyewear lens technologies and can apply clinical insights to strengthen our market position.

What You Will Own

• Lens Category Ownership: Manage a lens product category, including lifecycle, roadmap, pricing, cost optimization, and positioning on our ecommerce platform.
• Optical Product Strategy: Support the development and execution of optical product strategies aligned with company goals and market trends.
• Product Development: Lead the product lifecycle from concept to launch, including testing and working with manufacturing teams.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure high product quality through testing protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with manufacturing, marketing, tech, and customer service teams to align products with customer needs and market opportunities.
• Optical Lens Expertise: Provide insights into optical technology and market trends to enhance our ecommerce platform.
• Product Launch Support: Collaborate with the Rx Lab on research, development, and introduction of new products, including testing and feedback gathering.
• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to research, documentation, and presentations on optical topics.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor KPIs related to optical product lines and provide data-driven insights.
• Market Analysis: Conduct research on trends, customer preferences, and competitors to support product development.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in optical lens product management.
• Ability to leverage research and emerging technologies in eyewear and eye care.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of lens materials, coatings, designs, and processing in Rx labs.
• Experience in developing and launching lens products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with optical lens manufacturing or Rx laboratories.
• Experience with eyewear commerce companies.
• Knowledge of optical manufacturing processes and vendor performance assessment.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Thai is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) fully covered for employees, partial for dependents.
• Life, AD&D, disability insurance.
• 401k with up to 4% match.
• Access to wellness platforms and mental health services.
• Generous PTO and Week of Zen holiday.
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks).
• Family support services.
• Annual gift card for our products.

Compensation

The estimated salary range is $121,500 - $144,600 USD, with final offers based on experience, location, and other factors. We reserve the right to adjust the salary range as needed.

Note: While Zenni is remote-first, we are registered in specific states. Applicants must be located in eligible states to apply.

Zenni is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. We encourage diverse applications and welcome those who don’t meet all qualifications.