We're looking for a part-time employee who is available to help our engineering team prototype with soft goods materials, such as fabric. The Fabric Design Associate will be responsible for working with our engineering staff to assemble prototypes made from fabrics, foams, and our own proprietary technology layers. Responsibilities may include:

• Procuring appropriate materials from local NYC fabrics, foams, and arts suppliers (ie Moods, Michaels, fashion district)
• Measure and cut materials to size
• Use hand and sewing machine techniques to assemble according to our instructions

*All costs, including travel will be covered. Sewing machine will be provided.

Ideal candidates would have the below qualifications

• Hands-on sewing experience, both by hand and with sewing machine
• Have completed soft goods projects, either for class or for personal use
• Working towards a degree in soft goods discipline (ie, fashion/fashiontech) is a plus, but not required

Eight Sleep is the world's first sleep fitness company. It leverages technology, innovation, and personal biometrics to restore individuals to their peak energy levels each morning. Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Eight Sleep was named by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies of 2018. Its earlier product the Smart Mattress was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the top inventions of 2018. Their technology has been adopted by the co-living space Roomrs, the luxury Silicon Valley hotel Casa Madrona and countless professional athletes including Jarvis Landry, Danny Green, and Cassius Marsh. Eight Sleep has raised $27M in funding from leading investors including Y Combinator, Stanford University, and Khosla Ventures.