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Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

Dallas, TX

$150K - $184K/yr

Champion trend forecasting, consumer insights, and design innovation to ensure the company remains a leader in the Western lifestyle industry. * Lead the creative strategy, product design direction ...

Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

Houston, TX

$148K - $181K/yr

Champion trend forecasting, consumer insights, and design innovation to ensure the company remains a leader in the Western lifestyle industry. * Lead the creative strategy, product design direction ...

Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

San Antonio, TX

$137K - $168K/yr

Champion trend forecasting, consumer insights, and design innovation to ensure the company remains a leader in the Western lifestyle industry. * Lead the creative strategy, product design direction ...

Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

Tyler, TX

$127K - $156K/yr

Champion trend forecasting, consumer insights, and design innovation to ensure the company remains a leader in the Western lifestyle industry. * Lead the creative strategy, product design direction ...

Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

Tyler, TX · On-site

$127K - $156K/yr

Champion trend forecasting, consumer insights, and design innovation to ensure the company remains a leader in the Western lifestyle industry. * Lead the creative strategy, product design direction ...

Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

Austin, TX

$150K - $184K/yr

Champion trend forecasting, consumer insights, and design innovation to ensure the company remains a leader in the Western lifestyle industry. * Lead the creative strategy, product design direction ...

Jasper Group

Furniture Design & Strategy Manager

Jasper, IN · On-site

$168K/yr

You'll seek and leverage design trends, market research, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for new product design, innovation, and improvement. From early concept through implementation ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for sustainable product design innovation in the United States is $184,336.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $189,000.00 and $189,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in Sustainable Product Design Innovation often encounter challenges such as balancing eco-friendly materials with cost-effectiveness, meeting evolving regulatory standards, and integrating sustainability without compromising product performance. Collaborating across teams—like engineering, marketing, and supply chain—requires strong communication and project management skills to align diverse goals. You'll also need to stay current with industry trends and emerging green technologies to maintain a competitive edge. Overcoming these challenges offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact on company practices and product innovation.

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To thrive in Sustainable Product Design Innovation, you need expertise in eco-friendly materials, product lifecycle analysis, and creative design thinking, often backed by a degree in industrial design, engineering, or sustainability. Familiarity with CAD software, LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) tools, and sustainability certifications like LEED or Cradle to Cradle is typically required. Strong collaboration, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These capabilities enable professionals to develop market-ready products that minimize environmental impact and align with business goals.

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A Sustainable Product Design Innovation job focuses on creating products that minimize environmental impact while maintaining functionality and market appeal. Professionals in this role integrate sustainable materials, energy-efficient manufacturing processes, and circular economy principles into product development. They collaborate with engineers, designers, and sustainability experts to ensure products are both eco-friendly and commercially viable. This role requires knowledge of lifecycle assessment, regulatory standards, and emerging sustainable technologies.

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Adjunct Faculty, Spring 2025- Sustainable Product Design and Innovation (SPDI)- Product Design, CAD

Adjunct Faculty, Spring 2025- Sustainable Product Design and Innovation (SPDI)- Product Design, CAD

University System of New Hampshire

Keene, NH

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Posted 20 days ago

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Operating Title Adjunct Faculty, Spring 2025- Sustainable Product Design and Innovation (SPDI)- Product Design, CAD Job Description
The Sustainable Product Design and Innovation (SPDI) Program at Keene State College seeks an engaging adjunct faculty member to teach one in-person course, in either of the following subject areas: Product Design Principles (introductory-level,) Product Design (upper-level,) or 3D CAD using SolidWorks (intermediate-level) for the Spring 2025 semester. We have very well-equipped prototyping, maker-oriented labs for our students to explore their interests with open-ended design projects. Classic and digital manufacturing methods are available.
Course Descriptions:
IISPDI-151-01 Product Design Principles
Human-Centered Design: Product Design involves the interdisciplinary integration of human, ergonomic and aesthetic needs with technological and production methods to create manufactured products. Product Design Principles cover the human/object interface, product form, innovation, redesign, and sustainable design principles. Research product cases with reflective writing. Sketching and hands-on projects emphasize design methods. Lecture/Lab.
SPDI-352-01 Product Design III
This course is the third in the Product Design series. Specific design projects are undertaken which require an advanced knowledge of computer aided design/manufacturing. Topics include design research, ideation, design detailing, product specifications, prototype fabrication, and evaluation. Lecture/Lab. May be repeated once with permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: SPDI 180, SPDI-221 and SPDI-351.
SPDI-221 3-D CADD
Graphic representation of objects intended for manufacturing using three-dimensional computer aided drafting software. Parametric solid modeling of parts and assemblies and creating orthographic view drawings uses SolidWorks software. Previous experience with Windows, Orthographic Drawing and 2D CAD is expected. SPDI-121 recommended prior to this course or permission of instructor.

Our students come from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds, with a high percentage of first-generation college students. By the time Keene State College students complete their undergraduate experience they develop critical thinking, creative inquiry, intercultural competence, civic engagement, and commitments to well-being and to sustainability that will serve them as active citizens and lifelong learners. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who will support the College's ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens.

At Keene State College, we share a commitment to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism as key elements of academic excellence. We seek faculty with a desire to provide support, mentorship, and direction to prepare students to work within diverse communities. One of our aspirations is to develop social change agents with the knowledge, skills, and experience to compassionately engage with their future employers, peers and those they serve from diverse backgrounds.
Campus Location Keene Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in industrial design, product design, manufacturing engineering or related field and 3-5 years or more experience in product design or manufacturing fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in industrial design, product design, manufacturing engineering or related field. Previous teaching experience: familiarity with or ability to use learning management systems and other technology for course delivery. Additionally, the College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus.
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Posting Number AFP0338FY24 Open Date 06/06/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Job Information
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:
  • Letter of application, please indicate interest in which course(s) based on knowledge, skill sets and experience
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for three references
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the college's discretion.
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Special Instructions to Applicants Institution Information
Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us

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