Soft Goods Developer (Hybrid- Draper, UT)

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind "Career in Comfort" because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world - one mattress at a time.

Compensation

The compensation target range for this role is:

$71,300 - $75,000

Job Summary

Are you interested in imagining and delivering new innovations that will help all consumers live a more comfortable life? Do you like responsibility, ownership, and to move quickly, test, learn and iterate in an organization with a start-up mentality? Do you want to be a part of a team of technical specialists with the ability to drive significant value to the business on day one? Then read on!

This is a full-time position for a candidate who is excited about developing the soft goods details of Purple's innovative, home comfort products. This soft goods developer will work alongside various members of the Purple Innovations team of industrial designers, sewing technicians, quality specialists, product and merchandising gurus, and others, all under the guidance of the soft goods design manager. Tasks will center around understanding design intent for different textile-based products, aiding in creating prototypes for demonstration and testing, and providing support in creating assets for tech packs. The ideal candidate will bring with them a motivation and passion for developing technically sound soft good products that offer the best user experience in the home comfort industry.

This position will work out of our Innovations center in Draper, UT.

Job Description

Job Description

• Support soft goods team members in projects as directed by Soft Goods Design Manager

• Develop original Purple products according to design intent as directed from product managers and other leadership

• Sew items using non-traditional or unusual methods for innovative, out-of-the-box solutions when needed

• Create technical drawings, renderings, and accurate tech pack assets to clearly communicate manufacturing specifications and product details

• Provide support in sewing and assembling prototypes for early concepts, user testing, and samples for manufacturers

• Ensure all product development processes are done in a timely manner to meet deadlines

• Collaborate with product managers, supply chain, quality managers, and other teams to brainstorm ideas and solve product development challenges

• Be willing to share recommendations for best product performance and manufacturability

• Support development for secondary suppliers to achieve manufacturing approval on new products

• Help maintain and organize textiles, trims, threads, product sample library, and other product development materials, both tangible and digital assets

Required Skills, Education, Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in product development-related field, such as Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Patternmaking, or similar.

• A portfolio of work to demonstrate skills and abilities related to this position must be included with application.

• Skilled with digital tools such as Adobe Illustrator, ProCreate, Gerber Accumark or Optitex, CAD, etc.

• Excellent sewing skills and experience working with woven, non-woven, and knit fabrics

• Ability to work on several projects under tight time constraints

• Proficient with MS Office and similar programs

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is beneficial

• Textile design experience also a plus

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k) Match

• Flexible PTO

• Earn a Mattress

• Purple Swag

• Amazing Purple Products

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

• Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people's lives through comfort.

• Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.

• Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.