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. For every pair sold, Bombas donates a pair. The brand has expanded to include underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested items, while maintaining a positive community impact. Inspired by bees working together, Bombas fosters a diverse and inclusive team to create comfortable, high-quality products and serve communities.

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Technical Designer to own the construction, fit, and quality of our sock and hosiery assortment from concept through production. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who loves the engineering side of product—knitting construction, yarn behavior, fit across sizes, and scalable manufacturing. As a senior individual contributor, you'll serve as the technical authority on sock construction, partnering with Design, Product Development, and overseas manufacturing partners to deliver products that meet Bombas' standards for comfort, durability, and fit.

Responsibilities

• 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 and maintain the seasonal fit tracker/change log
• Review and measure proto garments against requested specs, evaluating fit and construction at each stage
• Communicate spec and fit changes to vendors through Product Development, ensuring factories receive clear, timely instructions
• Own fit and construction approval in Buy Ready and Quality Reference Sample processes
• Manage the wear test process, from planning through evaluating results and translating feedback into spec changes
• Contribute to the seasonal go-to-market calendar and manage Tech Design deadlines within it
• Partner with Product Development and Design on the Product Risk Assessment process, identifying fit, construction, and materials risks and proposing solutions
• Support country of origin (COO) expansion efforts, ensuring product consistency and approvals across factories
• Partner with suppliers to troubleshoot construction issues, evaluate sample submissions, and drive first-time-right production
• Travel to factories as needed for development, innovation, and production issue resolution
• Collaborate closely with Design to translate creative concepts into technically sound, manufacturable products
• Own grading strategy across sizes to ensure consistent fit and quality at every size point
• Drive innovation in fit and construction to support category growth, evaluating new yarns, knitting technologies, and construction techniques
• Evaluate and onboard new tools and processes to support continuous improvement
• Develop, set up, and maintain technical libraries, construction standards, and fit documentation
• Identify and resolve quality issues, partnering with Quality and Sourcing teams as needed
• Mentor junior technical designers and help elevate technical design practices across the team

Requirements

• 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)
• Comfort working directly with overseas factories and mills; experience traveling to or managing relationships with manufacturing partners
• Sharp eye for fit, quality, and construction detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally with Design, Development, Merchandising, and Sourcing
• A collaborative, problem-solving mindset and genuine passion for product craft
• Belief in Bombas' mission and an understanding of the importance of giving back

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employer-paid health, medical, and dental benefits
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Snacks, socks, and a fun, relaxed office environment
• Office lunches, offsite team outings, and company retreats
• Team volunteering opportunities
• Equity in the business for all full-time employees
• Flexible paid time off, including over 20 paid company holidays, year-round "Flexible Fridays," and unlimited vacation, sick, and wellness days
• Monthly phone stipend
• $100 monthly wellbeing reimbursement

Pay

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,000 and $155,000/year. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need. The total rewards package may also include annual bonus and equity target award opportunities.