Vision Product Innovation Technician

Staffmark Group; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Vision Product Innovation Technician to support front-end innovation across regions and personal care lines, including diapers and related products. You will assist with sample creation, bench testing, consumer study prep, and IP documentation, while collaborating with the Vision Product and Power Claims teams to communicate insights to senior leaders.

The role emphasizes prototyping, data visualization, problem-solving, and mentoring junior prototypers, with an

Qualifications

• Experience prototyping disposable feminine/adult/baby products.
• Graphic design experience: prototype illustrations, 3D renders, image editing.
• Sewing/garment construction experience.
• Experience prototyping reusable feminine/adult products.
• Bench testing disposable feminine/adult/baby products.
• Bench testing reusable feminine/adult products.
• MS Office mastery (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop mastery.
• Photography/video capture and editing skills.
• Ability to learn KC-specific software.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and recommendation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities.
• Ability to guide and mentor prototypers.
• Multitask and deliver multiple assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and/or creation of samples/materials for visionary innovation projects and roadmaps.
• Document sample designs (materials, patterns, drawings, dimensions) and ensure samples are made to specification.
• Manage bench testing: procure samples, confirm specs, run testing, and compile results into Excel charts and PowerPoint presentations.
• Support real consumer use testing: prepare study samples, obtain safety clearance, and summarize results in Excel/PowerPoint.
• Document team disposables/reusables solutions for IP opportunity evaluation.
• Assist Vision Product and Power Claims teams with presentations, displays, and product demos for leadership and retailers.
• Organize and store electronic files for easy access by team members.
• Provide work direction and mentoring to junior prototypers.

Skills

Prototyping

Graphic design

Sewing

Photography/Video

Communication

Multitasking

Mentoring

Scientific method

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Vision Product Innovation Technician to support the identification and delivery of visionary product innovation opportunities for all regions and personal care products (diapers, pads, pants, and beyond).

The ideal candidate excels at supporting a diversity of front-end innovation project activities, from consumer understanding, idea generation, visionary prototype creation, to visionary product validation. The incumbent supports sample/material procurement, product fabrication, bench/consumer testing, data analysis, IP/ad claims documentation, competitive benchmarking, and creation of leadership/retailer presentations.

Additionally, the candidate is excited to support the creation, development, and delivery of visionary product innovations (including their aesthetics) under accelerated timelines, which will require creative problem-solving and necessitate new ways of working (e.g., prototyping, testing, benefit visualizations, etc.).

Responsibilities and Job Duties:

• Support procurement and/or creation of samples/materials for visionary innovation projects and roadmaps.
• Support documentation of sample designs (e.g., materials, patterns, drawings, dimensions, construction techniques) and confirm samples are made to specification.
• Manage any bench testing for front-end innovation samples. Specifically, procure samples, confirm samples are made to specification, submit bench testing requests, prepare samples for bench testing, manage testing schedules, and compile sample and testing results (e.g., data, photos) into Excel charts and PowerPoint presentations for the Vision Product Innovation Strategist to finalize with results/conclusions.
• Support real consumer use testing by preparing study samples/stimuli using appropriate support (e.g., PPS), obtaining product safety clearance, and summarizing testing results (data, photos, videos) into Excel charts and PowerPoint presentations for the Vision Product Innovation Strategist to finalize with results/conclusions.
• Support the documentation of the team's novel and unique disposables/reusables solutions for IP opportunity evaluation.
• Support Vision Product and Power Claims team members in their creation of presentations, displays, demonstrations, and videos to communicate visionary innovation potential to senior leaders and/or retailers.
• Help manage and store electronic files related to Innovation such that they are easily located and accessed by other Vision Product and Power Claims team members.
• Provide work direction and mentoring/coaching to other less experienced Vision Product and Power Claims prototypers.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a prototyping or technician role.
• Experience in prototyping disposable feminine/adult/baby products.
• Experience in Graphic Design - prototype illustrations, 3D computer rendering, image editing.
• Experience in sewing / constructing garments.
• Experience in prototyping reusable feminine/adult products.
• Experience in bench testing disposable feminine / adult/baby products.
• Experience in bench testing reusable feminine/adult products.
• Mastery of MS Office software, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Mastery of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in Photography/Video Capture and Editing.
• Ability to learn new software/systems specific to KC.
• Experience in applying the scientific method.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong ability to solve problems and make recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong passion for building and maintaining relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to provide work direction to support resources (e.g., labs).
• Ability to multitask, manage & deliver several assignments simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in providing work direction, mentoring, and coaching others.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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