Director of R&D - Hard Surface Flooring

Home Legend proudly employs a diverse team of talented professionals who work passionately and collaboratively—embodying integrity, fostering global partnership, and driving strategic innovation to deliver exceptional value and lasting impact.

We are currently seeking a Director of Research and Development with proven success in crafting and optimizing innovative and value-driven hard surface flooring solutions inspired by market insights, emerging technologies, supplier partnerships, ESG principles, and strategic growth objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develops an efficient roadmap that supports Home Legend's R&D process
• Researches, monitors, and interprets key indicators of market movement, consumer demand, and competitor strategy
• Proactively identifies and considers emerging technologies that enhance supply chain visibility, agility, and sustainability
• Fosters cross-functional alignment between business growth objectives; considers quality, feasibility, and true return on investment
• Leads teams through sourcing, physical evaluation, and production facilitation processes
• Upholds environmental, social, and governance standards
• Influences cross-functional teams to drive full product life cycles from concept through post-commercialization phases

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in related field such as engineering, product design, or business
• 8+ years experience in product R&D and/or product management in related industry such as hard surface flooring, building materials, or home improvement
• In-depth hard surface flooring knowledge (e.g., hardwood, laminate, vinyl, SPC, WPC)
• Extensive regulatory awareness (e.g., CARB, FloorScore, Prop 65, etc.)
• Strong background working with overseas suppliers (e.g., Asia) to support U.S. markets
• Consistent demonstration of proactive and sound business acumen

For more information, visit https://www.homelegend.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person