Product Designer and Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Product Designer and Developer. This role blends creative design with hands-on prototyping, testing, and production. Working from our fully equipped in-house factory, which includes fabric supply, sewing, and foam cutting services, you’ll design and develop high-quality, comfortable, and market-ready soft furniture products.

The ideal candidate is passionate about design, comfort, and materials, and can manage the product lifecycle from concept through production—including e-commerce readiness for platforms like Amazon.

Temp to hire, located in Simi Valley, CA Offering $33-38.00 / hr.

Responsibilities

• Design original bean bag furniture concepts using company-supplied foam and fabric materials.
• Analyze market trends and competitor products to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Improve existing designs while aligning with our brand identity and quality standards.
• Develop and build physical prototypes using in-house resources, including fabric selection, sewing, and foam cutting.
• Collaborate with our factory team to optimize design for manufacturability, comfort, and durability.
• Continuously refine construction methods for better efficiency and product performance.
• Conduct comfort, usability, and durability testing on prototypes.
• Gather feedback from internal and external stakeholders to inform design adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal quality standards.
• Select and source high-performance fabrics and materials, focusing on quality, comfort, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and innovations in textile and foam technology.
• Coordinate product photography and visual presentation of prototypes for digital platforms.
• Support creation of product listings, including compelling descriptions and technical specifications for platforms like Amazon.
• Assist in curating product lines and collections based on market research and prototype performance.
• Oversee the full product development lifecycle, from ideation through manufacturing and launch.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to meet project deadlines and ensure product readiness.
• Maintain thorough documentation of design iterations, test results, material specifications, and production methods.

Experience

Company Description

Our Professional Division works with clients as a stakeholder in their hiring strategy and process. We facilitate a solid match for our employees and clients, examining the experience and team dynamics required for a great match. Our professional team was handpicked from 25 years of recruiting and staffing experience to build our Professional team to be the best in the industry. We focus on professional placements in your Executive Placement, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Support areas. We place candidates leveraging direct hire, contract-to-hire, contingent, and “Smart Hire” modalities.

Company Description

Our Professional Division works with clients as a stakeholder in their hiring strategy and process. We facilitate a solid match for our employees and clients, examining the experience and team dynamics required for a great match. Our professional team was handpicked from 25 years of recruiting and staffing experience to build our Professional team to be the best in the industry. We focus on professional placements in your Executive Placement, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Support areas. We place candidates leveraging direct hire, contract-to-hire, contingent, and “Smart Hire” modalities.