Director of Innovation - Texas
Location
Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Salary
$150,000.00 - $180,000.00
$150,000.00 - $180,000.00
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Full-Time Regular
Min Years Experience
7
7
The Role:
A private office and investment group is seeking a Director of Innovation to serve as the key architect of product development across it's portfolio. This role is designed for a creative professional who can transform market insights into innovative, manufacturable product solutions. You will work side-by-side with the founder, functioning as a technical expert and design leader to build products from "zero to one". The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and possesses a hands-on "builder's mindset". You must balance big-picture creativity with rigorous technical execution and have an in-depth understanding of cost and market presence.
Key Responsibilities:
The Company:
This organization is an investment group focused on building and acquiring product-based businesses in the outdoor living, building products, and advanced materials industries. Unlike a typical "Private Equity Shop," this group is self-funded and operates as a partner to its businesses, providing expertise to build and potentially acquire for circular value. The current portfolio includes:
Benefits & Features:
Community Highlights:
The role is located in Dallas, TX. While based in Dallas, the organization values the broader regional landscape, which includes:
Contact Cassie Fosher at 603.323.0957 or Cassie@SnapDragonAssociates.com
A private office and investment group is seeking a Director of Innovation to serve as the key architect of product development across it's portfolio. This role is designed for a creative professional who can transform market insights into innovative, manufacturable product solutions. You will work side-by-side with the founder, functioning as a technical expert and design leader to build products from "zero to one". The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and possesses a hands-on "builder's mindset". You must balance big-picture creativity with rigorous technical execution and have an in-depth understanding of cost and market presence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Innovation & Development: Partner directly with the founder to translate opportunities into product designs and working prototypes.
- CAD Design: Create design iterations using SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
- Material & Process Edge: Identify new materials (plastics, composites, metals), coatings, and manufacturing processes to provide a competitive advantage.
- Global Manufacturing Collaboration: Work closely with partners in Latin America and Asia, including onsite factory visits to support tooling and production techniques.
- Intellectual Property Strategy: Build and manage the patent portfolio, working with external counsel to ensure all innovations are protected.
- Portfolio Support: Evaluate acquisition targets from an innovation and product viability standpoint.
The Company:
This organization is an investment group focused on building and acquiring product-based businesses in the outdoor living, building products, and advanced materials industries. Unlike a typical "Private Equity Shop," this group is self-funded and operates as a partner to its businesses, providing expertise to build and potentially acquire for circular value. The current portfolio includes:
- Advanced Materials: Composite materials for gardening, furniture, and kids' products.
- Outdoor Goods: Rotomolded coolers undergoing major design overhauls and expansion.
- Building Solutions: Steel framing systems for the decking industry and composite pavers using organic waste.
- Custom Cabinetry: Kitchen cabinetry business with opportunities for innovative vanity programs.
Benefits & Features:
- Upward Mobility: As a start-up environment, the role offers continuous upward mobility.
- Ownership Mentality: Opportunity to build brands with a long-term ownership mentality.
- Tight-Knit Culture: Work within a small, close-knit team in a Dallas-based office.
- Comprehensive Benefits: A full benefits package is provided.
- Creative Freedom: Direct partnership with a founder who values rapid innovation and creativity.
Community Highlights:
The role is located in Dallas, TX. While based in Dallas, the organization values the broader regional landscape, which includes:
- Major economic hub with a diverse job market spanning construction, logistics, technology, healthcare, and financial services
- Strong population growth and ongoing residential, commercial, and infrastructure development driving consistent demand for building materials
- Central transportation and distribution corridor with access to major highways, rail, and one of the nation’s busiest airports (DFW International)
- Business-friendly environment with no state income tax, a large skilled workforce, and a strong contractor and development community
Contact Cassie Fosher at 603.323.0957 or Cassie@SnapDragonAssociates.com