Senior Technical Designer, Socks

Bombas•New York, NY

3d•$130,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
A team player who is willing and happy to help
Belief in our mission and an understanding of the importance of giving back
Inquisitive, eager to learn, embraces failure, and never gives up
Comfortable staying focused while working in any type of environment
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)

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
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