Assistant Designer, Intimates & Apparel

Job Title: Assistant Designer, Intimates + Apparel

Bombas is a comfort focused apparel 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 is continuing to innovate with new socks and apparel while creating a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.

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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 Tuesday-Thursday. 

We are looking for an Assistant Designer to join our Design team, reporting directly to a Designer.  The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience as a design assistant/design intern, a love for product, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for working on a creative team.

As an Assistant Designer at Bombas, you’ll be joining a team that is growing quickly and expanding product categories.  You will be involved in all aspects of the creative process from ideation to final product assortment, and work cross functionally with many departments within the company.  You will be exposed to many areas of the business and help to shape the future of Bombas.  

• Adhere to design calendar and all Go To Market deadlines and milestones 
• Assist Designer in sketching and maintaining design updates made throughout the design process
• Manage and maintain tech packs in PLM from initial creation to final approval, including technical sketches, graphs, BOMs, comments and approvals
• Prepare and organize presentations
• Communicate with cross functional teams and outside vendors 
• Maintain up to date line sheets for design and cross functional teams
• Document and communicate meeting notes and updates
• Work closely with tech design on fit and construction 
• Sample management and organization
• General design area management and organization 
• Attend fittings and manage comments 
• Work closely with color team to manage trim colors and library 
• Assist Designer in material development and management 

• Highly Organized 
• Extreme attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
• Eager to learn, creative and passionate about product
• A team player who is willing and happy to help
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Belief in our mission and understand the importance of giving-back
• Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up
• Comfortable staying focused while working in an open office or remote environment

• We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, funny, and loving people.
• We offer competitive compensation, 100% employer paid health, medical and dental benefits, 401k with match, paid parental leave, snacks, socks and a fun, relaxed office environment.
• We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously.
• We value fun. This is why we host office lunches, offsite team outings, and company retreats.
• We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly.
• We believe success comes from the collective effort of all, which is why all full-time employees receive equity in the business.
• We offer flexible paid time off for all full-time employees. This includes unlimited vacation, sick days, and wellness days because we understand the value of health, relaxation, spending time with friends and family, and traveling the world.
• We believe a healthy body equals a healthy mind, so we offer a $100 monthly health and wellness reimbursement.

• At least one year experience as a Design Intern or Assistant Designer
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience in PLM is a plus but not required

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any employment testing, or otherwise participating in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to our Director of Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.