Senior Associate, Technical Design - Socks

Job Title:

Senior Associate, Technical Design - 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.

Click here to see what it's like to work inside the Bombas Hive!

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.

About the Job:

We are looking for a driven and eager team player to join our Sourcing team as a Senior Associate, Technical Design - Socks. This individual will support the Technical Design team with fit, construction, and product development to create best-in-class socks. The Senior Associate, Technical Design - Socks will be responsible for achieving optimal fits and constructions from product ideation to through production that aligns to our customers' needs.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Work on fit and construction for assigned sock categories.
• Create Spec and Construction page in PLM. Keep style information in PLM updated on a timely basis to ensure that GTM calendar deadlines are met.
• Organize proto review meetings and fit sessions. Review and measure proto samples received from the vendors against requested specifications for fit and construction.
• Partner with Product Development, Design and Merchandising in seasonal review meetings. Manage seasonal proto reviews, track changes, and update the sock change log.
• Update all fit notes and revised size specs into the system in a timely manner. 
• Communicate spec and fit changes to the vendors. Partner with Product Development and work closely with factories to ensure that all communication is clear and on time, and all instructions are clearly understood and followed.
• Participate in the seasonal Product Risk Assessment process, identifying potential risks related to fit, construction, and materials. 
• Own fit and construction approval for assigned styles within the Buy Ready process
• Ensure that all products are developed in a manner consistent with established fit and comfort quality, performance, standards, and manufacturer capabilities.
• Manage seasonal calendar deadlines for Tech Design. 
• Develop, set up and maintain templates for spec and construction in PLM for consistent fit and quicker product development timeline. 
• Travel as needed to factories for product development, product innovation, and production issues. 
• Support wear test process, partnering with cross functional teams.
• Partner with Design, PD, and Merchandising on long term roadmap, tailoring samples, product briefs; processes and development.
• Help with the organization and tracking of samples, working closely with Assistant Product Development on sample deadlines, maintenance, and cataloging.
• Moving boxes of samples within office, keeping sample room/ storage organized

What we’ll love about you:

• Excited to be part of a growing team with an open mindset for continued professional growth and personal development.
• Self motivated with willingness to contribute to the continued success of the department and the growth of the business.
• 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 staying focused while working in any type of environment
• Ability to follow directions with a strong sense of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to observe, analyze and propose solutions to the various challenges.
• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 lbs

What you’ll love about us:

• We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, funny, and loving people.
• We offer competitive compensation, employer paid health, medical and dental benefits, 401k with match, paid parental leave, snacks, socks and a fun, relaxed office environment.
• We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously.
• We value fun. This is why we host office lunches, offsite team outings and company retreats.
• We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly.
• We believe success comes from the collective effort of all, which is why all full-time employees receive equity in the business.
• We understand the value of health, relaxation, spending time with friends and family, and traveling the world and offer flexible paid time off for all full-time employees. This includes over 20 paid company holidays, year-round "Flexible Fridays" and unlimited vacation, sick, and wellness days.
• We understand the importance of communication and offer a monthly phone stipend for all full-time employees.
• We believe a healthy body equals a healthy mind, so we offer a $100 monthly wellbeing reimbursement to all full-time employees.

What you’ll bring:

• 2-4+ years of design and/or technical design experience in socks, sweaters, and/or knit accessories, with strong working knowledge of stitches, gauges and construction.
• Proficiency in PLM, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in knit graphing, and/or 3D programs.

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 $65,000 and $75,000 per 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.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: 7245428

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-12T23:32:47