Furniture Industrial Designer(With Relocation Allowance)

Join Puffy's team at our Los Angeles premises, conveniently located in North Hollywood. Puffy is a rapidly expanding e-commerce retailer known for our exceptional mattresses, beloved by millions of sleepers in North America. Since entering the bed-in-a-box market in 2016, we have consistently achieved year-on-year growth and received recognition from top publications such as Entrepreneur.com and TechCompanyNews. Our product line now includes a comprehensive range of bedroom essentials, including pillows, bedding, and accessories.

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Development Associate for our LA office in North Hollywood. You will be a Product Manager with expertise in physical product development. This position is located in our LA office in North Hollywood and reports directly to the General Manager. The role emphasizes the design, development, and management of our furniture product lines, primarily mattresses and bedding.

Why joining us could be the next best step in your career?

• Get hired within 2 weeks: Typically, we extend a job offer within two weeks from a candidate's initial application to Puffy.
• Unmatched compensation: Get a competitive salary + a 10% monthly bonus.
• Seamless relocation: We offer a relocation allowance for candidates relocating from locations outside of Los Angeles.
• Accelerate your career trajectory: Experience accelerated career growth within your role through a clear path and annual internal promotion opportunities.
• Rapid business expansion: Puffy’s headcount increased by 10% in 2023, demonstrating our substantial growth potential.
• Forbes Member CEO: Gain valuable experience working with a CEO who is a member of the Forbes Council.
• Enjoy great perks and benefits: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, team building events, and office lunches every Friday.
• Great Place to Work: We are certified by Great Place to Work, providing a positive and engaging work environment.
• Convenient location in North Hollywood: Our accessible office space in North Hollywood ensures a convenient commute.
• Health & Lifestyle: We prioritize a healthy lifestyle, offering world-class health insurance (including dental and vision coverage), and our canteen is stocked with organic snacks, juices, fruits, tea, and coffee.
• Top-tier equipment and tech stack: We provide the best equipment and technology to empower you in your work.

Responsibilities:

• Furniture Product Innovation: Spearhead the development of new physical products within mattresses and bedding, as well as optimize existing lines.
• Industry-Specific Market Research: Conduct targeted research focused on consumer preferences and trends in the mattress and bedding industry.
• Performance Metrics: Assess product performance through specific KPIs relevant to physical goods, such as customer reviews, return rates, and durability tests.
• Quality Assurance: Implement strict quality control measures pertinent to furniture production to maintain product integrity.
• Material Sourcing: Collaborate closely with suppliers to identify and procure materials specific to mattress and bedding manufacturing.
• Cross-Departmental Synergy: Coordinate with marketing, sales, and manufacturing teams to guide furniture products from concept to retail readiness.

Required skills/experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Material Science, or a field closely related to furniture design and manufacturing.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum of 5 years in physical product development, with a strong preference for experience in the mattress or furniture industry.
• Consumer Insight: Demonstrated capability in collecting and interpreting consumer feedback specific to retail products.
• Quality Oversight: Hands-on experience in quality control protocols relevant to furniture manufacturing.
• Material Knowledge: Deep understanding of materials commonly used in mattress and bedding production.
• Skill Set: Proficiency in industry-specific market research, data analysis relevant to physical products, and keen attention to detail.
• Location: Must be already located in or willing to relocate to North Hollywood, California.

What’s next?

Click “Apply” to start your application today! We've optimized our recruitment process into 3 simple steps. We want to ensure that all applicants have a fair and equal chance, so we use our Phase 1 online assessment. This minimizes unconscious bias in our hiring process. Successful candidates will be invited to Phase 2 within one business day of the successful completion of Phase 1.