Senior Technical Designer, Socks

Job Title: 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. 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. Based on the specific needs and job requirements, this role will be working out of our Bombas HQ in New York City. About the Job: 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. What you’ll be responsible for: 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 c…