Outdoor & Performance Lifestyle Designer

About the Company

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.

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
• Create detailed sketches, 3D/digital renderings, and full tech packs
• Partner with the Chief Design Officer to evolve concept direction
• Source and apply advanced materials, trims, and finishes
• Collaborate with Product Development, Tech Design, and Sourcing through prototype rounds and fittings
• Contribute to seasonal line architecture and presentations

Requirements

• 4–6+ years of experience in apparel design (activewear, outdoor, or performance lifestyle)
• Strong grasp of construction, performance textiles, and functional detailing
• Proven experience designing hybrid apparel
• Expert in Adobe Illustrator and digital design tools
• Proficiency in building tech packs and BOMs
• Elevated design sensibility regarding proportion, color, and material storytelling

Preferred Qualifications

• Personal connection to trail running, outdoor sport, or exploration culture