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Bandit · 1 week ago

Trail & Performance Lifestyle Designer

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $150K/yr

4+ years exp

Bandit Running is a pioneering technical performance brand committed to creating innovative, high-quality apparel & gear for goal-driven runners. The Trail & Performance Lifestyle Designer will define the aesthetic and technical identity of their new Cityscape concept, designing apparel that performs in both urban and outdoor environments.

E-CommerceFashionRetail

Responsibilities

Lead seasonal design across Cityscape, crafting product that blurs boundaries between urban performance and outdoor utility

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

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

Qualification

Apparel design experienceTechnical sketching skillsAdobe Illustrator expertisePerformance textiles knowledgeHybrid apparel designTech pack developmentElevated design sensibilityPassion for trail runningDetail-oriented