Senior Director of Product Development and Innovation jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Ruggable · 17 hours ago

Senior Director of Product Development and Innovation

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California, known for its innovative washable rug design. The Sr. Director of Product Development & Innovation will lead global product development initiatives, overseeing the product lifecycle and driving innovation in home goods.

Consumer GoodsHome DecorInterior DesignManufacturing
check
H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of new products, ensuring they meet Ruggable's high standards for quality, functionality, and design
Champion the development of patentable products, materials, and technologies that will continue to establish Ruggable as the market leader
Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers to ensure the highest-levels of quality, best costing, and support the innovation agenda
Manage product testing and certification processes
Lead and mentor a large team of product developments, designers, and engineers while fostering a collaborative and creative work environment

Qualification

Product DevelopmentInnovationSupplier ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipAnalytical ApproachCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (industrial design, engineering, textiles)
10+ years of experience in product development in the textiles industry, preferably in Home
Proven track record of successfully launching innovative products and driving revenue growth
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Deep understanding of global sourcing and supplier management

Preferred

Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality assurance standards
Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making

Benefits

An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan
Competitive compensation and benefits packages

Company

Ruggable

company-logo
Ruggable leverages its patented technology to design and manufacture machine-washable rugs.

H1B Sponsorship

Ruggable has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2018-05-01Seed
2017-06-01Seed

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Nicole Otto
Chief Executive Officer Ruggable
linkedin
leader-logo
Jeneva Bell
Founder
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase