Designer, Footwear (temporary; full-time)
Job Description
Job Title:
Designer, Footwear (temporary; full-time)
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 are looking for a Designer, Footwear to temporarily join our Product Design team. This is a hands-on role across the full design process: concept and sketching, tech packs and PLM, fit and construction details, and the cross-functional coordination that gets a style to market on time. You will pick up adult and youth footwear styles already in motion, holding several seasons in flight at once. You will work alongside an Assistant Designer and partner daily with Merchandising, Planning, Technical Design, and Product Development. Footwear decisions at Bombas draw input from a wide group of stakeholders. This role is responsible for synthesizing that input into clear direction and holding a fixed GTM calendar
Please Note: This role is a temporary assignment of approximately 6 months.
What you’ll be responsible for:
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Footwear Design Ownership & Execution
• Own footwear design across adult and youth categories for styles in flight, from concept through final order placement, holding each style to its GTM milestones.
• Make independent design decisions at the pace the calendar requires, so that design capacity is never the source of a delay.
• Build and manage tech packs and PLM data with precision and delivering them to Technical Design and Product Development.
• Partner closely with Technical Design and Product Development on fit sessions and construction details.
• Hold multiple seasons and categories in flight against seasonal calendar milestones.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operational Discipline
• Filter feedback from Merchandising, Planning, Technical Design, Product Development, and Design leadership into one clear decision, communicate it broadly, and keep cross-departmental decisions moving.
• Work alongside our Assistant Designer as a day-to-day partner, offering guidance and support.
• Own tech packs, specs, PLM data, and the associated administrative work directly.
• Maintain clear documentation and handoffs.
What we’ll love about you:
• You bring precision to tech packs, specs, and PLM data.
• You manage competing priorities across multiple seasons against hard deadlines.
• You are hands-on and comfortable owning projects end to end.
• A team player who is willing and happy to help
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Belief in our mission and understand the importance of giving-back
• Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up
• Comfortable working in an open office environment while staying focused
What you’ll love about us:
• We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, funny, and loving people.
• We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously.
• We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly.
What you’ll bring:
• 4–6+ years of footwear design experience
• Experience designing across both adult and kids'/youth footwear, or across multiple concurrent seasons under a hard GTM deadline
• Demonstrated fluency with tech packs, PLM, and fit/construction
• Proficiency in Illustrator, sketching and 3D software
Bombas is committed to delivering competitive and equitable pay for our employees.
The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $45.00 and $50.00/hour. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need.
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.
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Department: Product Design