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Inventwood

Product Design & Innovation Lead

Frederick, MD · On-site

$144K - $177K/yr

* Overview InventWood offers an extraordinary opportunity for a Product Design & Innovation Lead to ... Interpret and apply building codes, ASTM standards, and sustainability certifications (LEED, EPD ...

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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 ...

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Chief Product Design Director

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$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

Houston, TX · On-site

$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

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

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 ...

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 ...

W3Global Inc.

Product Design Manager

Bridgeport, WV

$125K - $145K/yr

... design requirements to sourcing, pricing, merchandising, and lifecycle management. This role ... Identify product differentiation across features, quality, cost, compliance, and sustainability ...

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How much do sustainable product design innovation jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 30, 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.

What are some common challenges faced in Sustainable Product Design Innovation roles?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sustainable Product Design Innovation position, and why are they important?

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.

What is a Sustainable Product Design Innovation job?

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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Product Design & Innovation Lead

Inventwood

Frederick, MD • On-site

$144K - $177K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

  • Overview
    InventWood offers an extraordinary opportunity for a Product Design & Innovation Lead to shape the future of materials. In this role, you will drive the development of new products across a wide range of industries.
  • Description

    Position Overview

    InventWood offers an extraordinary opportunity for a Product Design & Innovation Lead to shape the future of materials. In this role, you will drive the development of new products across a wide range of industries. Within building products, this includes mass timber applications such as cladding, decking, railings, fencing, flooring, and other architectural materials. Beyond construction, InventWood’s technology extends to furniture, sporting goods, and transportation applications spanning automotive, rail, and aerospace. With strength and performance that can be literally bulletproof, the material also enables compelling military uses. Given the scale and versatility of this breakthrough, few—if any—materials in history have had the potential to be adopted so rapidly across such a broad spectrum of global applications.


    The Product Design & Innovation Lead will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, R&D, and external partners, translating our material science breakthroughs into real-world solutions. This role will be both a customer-facing role and a hands-on implementer at our plant and fabrication shop. They will be expected to rapidly assess existing solutions across multiple market opportunities, and to develop a range of potential solutions with SuperWood. They would then rapidly implement prototypes utilizing our internal woodshop and/or external fabricators. This role will also represent us with potential customers, learn more about markets, and share preliminary solutions to key stakeholders. They will be expected to work closely with IP counsel in developing related intellectual property to protect our innovations.


    Key Responsibilities:


    • Development of novel solutions to market needs, leveraging SuperWood’s unique capabilities and properties.
    • Collaborate with product development and R&D teams to test and confirm the structural performance of InventWood materials in architectural and construction applications.
    • Design and analyze structural designs using InventWood’s materials, including simulations, calculations, and physical testing.
    • Provide expertise in the design, prototyping, and evaluation of structural systems and assemblies.
    • Lead and participate in prototyping activities on a hands-on basis, helping to build, assemble and test various assemblies and systems.
    • Interpret and apply building codes, ASTM standards, and sustainability certifications (LEED, EPD, etc.)
    • Support material certification processes and ensure adherence to applicable building codes and standards.
    • Partner with architects, designers, and manufacturers to integrate InventWood technologies into real-world projects.
    • Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications, and documentation for structural evaluations and code compliance.
    • Conduct finite element analysis (FEA), load testing, and failure mode assessments
    • Contribute to R&D efforts to expand material applications and improve performance metrics.
    • Support the development of new intellectual property, including supporting our legal counsel with the filing and prosecution of new patents.
    • Present findings to internal teams, clients, and regulatory bodies.
    • Contribute to continuous improvement in material performance, testing protocols, and engineering workflows.


    Qualifications:


    • The ideal candidate combines deep technical structural design ability with a passion for sustainability, innovation, and collaboration.
    • Track record of successful innovation across multiple prior engagements
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
    • Strong background in wood design, joinery, fabrication, and construction practices.
    • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or in progress. At least 5-10 years of experience in structural design, testing, or materials engineering.