Men’s Performance Lifestyle Designer

About the role

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 & Qualifications

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 & Perks

• 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.

Salary

$125,000-$150,000 + equity.