Men’s Performance Lifestyle Designer

Bandit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health benefits

In-office in Brooklyn

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Bandit Running is seeking a Men's Performance & Lifestyle Designer for our Greenpoint, Brooklyn HQ. This role blends technical apparel design with elevated aesthetics, focusing on movement and everyday wear.

You will create detailed sketches, tech packs, and 3D renderings, collaborate with the Chief Design Officer, and help shape seasonal lines across wholesale and product development.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of apparel design experience in activewear, outdoor, or performance lifestyle.
• Strong knowledge of construction, performance textiles, and functional detailing.
• Experience designing hybrid apparel built for movement and everyday wear.
• Exceptional technical and hand sketching skills; expert in Adobe Illustrator and digital design tools.
• Detail oriented with ability to build tech packs, BOMs, and guide samples through development.
• Elevated design sensibility with strong eye for proportion, color, and material storytelling.
• Personal connection to trail running or outdoor culture is a major plus.
• Passionate about evolving running—where performance, culture, and style converge.

Responsibilities

• Translate cues into design language, expressing story through texture, proportion, and materials.
• Produce sketches, 3D renderings, and technical packs that show silhouette, construction, and finish.
• Collaborate with the Chief Design Officer to align concepts with Bandit's design language.
• Understand performance/outdoor markets; identify opportunities where trail tech meets urban sensibility.
• Source/apply advanced materials, trims, finishes balancing performance and aesthetics.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Tech Design, and Sourcing through prototypes, fittings, and production.
• Contribute to seasonal line architecture and internal/wholesale presentations.

Skills

Apparel design

Technical sketching

Adobe Illustrator

Materials knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

3D rendering

Job description

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.