Senior Technical Designer, Socks

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Job Title

Senior Technical Designer, Socks

About Bombas

Bombas is a comfort focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. How do you donate a lot of socks? You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot? You make the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Millions of pairs sold and donated later, Bombas has continued to innovate within its mission and product, introducing new socks, as well as underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested clothing items at homeless shelters, all while continuing to make a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.

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The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees. Bees work together to make their hive a better place. At Bombas, we’re inspired by that. We know it’s the collective efforts of our team that keeps the Hive alive and strong - a team that is diverse and inclusive. Different perspectives strengthen our ability to make the most comfortable versions of the products people wear closest to their bodies every day and to serve the communities where we all work and live. We are committed to continuously building a Hive where all are welcomed, seen, and heard regardless of age, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetics, physical or mental ability, protected veteran status, race, religion and sexual orientation. As a team, we will strive to create room for different experiences and empower all voices.

Based on the specific needs and job requirements, this role will be working out of our Bombas HQ in New York City.

About the Job

We're looking for a Senior Technical Designer to own the construction and fit, and quality of our sock and hosiery assortment from concept through production. This is a hands-on, detail-obsessed role for someone who loves the engineering side of product — knitting construction, yarn behavior, fit across sizes, and how a great sock actually gets made at scale.

As a senior individual contributor, you'll be the technical authority on sock construction, partnering closely with Design, Product Development, and overseas manufacturing partners to bring products to life that meet our standards for comfort, durability, and fit.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Own technical specs and construction details for socks and hosiery products, from initial concept through bulk production
• Build and maintain detailed tech packs, including construction callouts, knit specs, yarn compositions, and grading rules
• Lead fit sessions, and fit testing across the full-size range, evaluating comfort, compression, and durability
• Select fit models
• Maintain the seasonal fit tracker/change log
• Review and measure proto garments ag

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What you’ll bring

• 10+ years of technical design experience, with deep expertise in socks, hosiery, or knit construction
• Deep technical expertise in sock construction and fit, including sock knitting machine capabilities and limitations
• Strong knowledge of knitting machinery, yarn types, and construction methods specific to socks/hosiery
• Experience with digital product creation tools (Apex preferred)
• Proven experience building tech packs and managing the fit and grading process across a full-size range
• Proficiency with technical design software (e.g., Illustrator, PLM systems)

Bombas is committed to delivering competitive and equitable pay for our employees.

Each component of the Bombas total rewards package, including benefits and pay, is aimed at contributing to an environment where team members have resources to manage their lives and are enabled to focus on doing their best work.

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,000 and $155,000/year . However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need.

The Bombas total rewards package offered for this position may also include other elements, such as annual bonus and equity target award opportunities as well as medical, financial, and well-being benefits. Additional details of these benefits will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the position is “at-will” and the Company reserves the right to modify any component, plan, or program of the total rewards package at any time, for any reason.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any employment testing, or otherwise participating in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to jobs@bombas.com . Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.