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Men’s Performance Lifestyle Designer
Brooklyn, NY, US
Source: Bandit Running careers · View original posting
- Pay
- $125,000 — $150,000 USD per year
- Employment
- full time
Employer job description
From Bandit Running's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Bandit Running is a pioneering technical performance brand committed to creating innovative, high-quality apparel & gear for goal-driven runners. Our mission to “Evolve Running” guides everything we do, always putting the needs of the global running community first. As the fastest-growing brand in the sport, we challenge conventional brand-building norms, prioritizing an extremely high-bar for disruptive excellence across product, experiences & content.
Our vision is to build an enduring, iconic brand that breaks down barriers & inspires greater passion & participation in the sport we love.
We’re expanding the team and seeking a Men’s Performance & Lifestyle Designer as. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for technical apparel and a deep appreciation for the craft of design.
Requirements
- Design & Creative Development
- Translate cultural, architectural, and environmental cues into design language—where texture, proportion, and material express both story and purpose.
- Create detailed sketches, 3D/digital renderings, and full tech packs that communicate silhouette, construction, and finish with precision.
- Partner with the Chief Design Officer to evolve concept direction, ensuring each piece aligns with Bandit’s broader design language.
- Product Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build a deep understanding of both the performance and outdoor markets—identifying opportunities where trail tech meets urban sensibility.
- Source and apply advanced materials, trims, and finishes that balance technical performance with refined aesthetic.
- Collaborate with Product Development, Tech Design, and Sourcing through prototype rounds, fittings, and production.
- Contribute to seasonal line architecture and internal/wholesale presentations, ensuring design intent carries through every stage.
What We're Looking For
- 4–6+ years of experience in apparel design, ideally within activewear, outdoor, or performance lifestyle categories.
- Strong grasp of construction, performance textiles, and functional detailing.
- Proven experience designing hybrid apparel—built for movement, refined for everyday wear.
- Exceptional technical and hand sketching skills; expert in Adobe Illustrator and digital design tools.
- Detail-oriented and fluent in building tech packs, BOMs, and guiding samples through development cycles.
- Elevated design sensibility with a strong eye for proportion, color, and material storytelling.
- Personal connection to trail running, outdoor sport, or exploration culture is a major plus.
- Passionate about shaping the evolution of running—where performance, culture, and style converge.
Benefits
- This is a full-time, in-office role based in our Greenpoint, Brooklyn headquarters
- Competitive base salary + equity
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits and flexible PTO
- Rocket-ship level momentum with a career-defining opportunity at-hand
- At Bandit, we’re building an incredible culture rooted in our three core values—Trust, Empathy, & Excellence. We believe that in order to build the best team, our baseline is an environment where everyone can bring their full & authentic selves to the table. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire team members for their potential & advocate for diversity, equity, & inclusion. We do not discriminate based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
- Salary: $125,000-$150,000 + equity.
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