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:

$70,600 - $83,000

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 details of Purple’s innovative, home comfort products. This 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 Sr. Manager of Product Development for Pillows, Cushions and other HEP products. Tasks will center around understanding design intent for different 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 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

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Develop original Purple products according to design intent 

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

Participate in regular brainstorming sessions and provide feedback on individual projects  

Craft 2D and 3D visuals, models, and presentations to communicate ideas and concepts  

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

Provide support in assembling prototypes for user testing and samples for manufacturers  

Be willing to share recommendations for best product performance and manufacturability  

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

Help maintain and organize materials, product sample library, and other product development materials, both tangible and digital assets  

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS  

1+ years working in soft goods/textile or hard goods product development for home goods, apparel, or related industry  

Skilled with digital tools and related soft goods development software (Adobe Illustrator, ProCreate, Gerber Accumark, other CAD programs, etc.)  

Prototyping skills and thorough experience working with foams, textiles and our own HEP  

Willingness and enthusiasm to jump in on any design and development related project  

Ability to work on several projects at one time under strict time constraints  

Affinity for consistency, color, and a keen eye for subtle but impactful details  

Proficient with Microsoft Office and similar computer programs  

Bilingual in English and Spanish is a big plus!  

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.