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Position: Product Designer

Location: San Clemente, CA

Experience: 2–4 years

Company Overview

FutureStitch is a fully vertical circular manufacturer that believes business should be a force for good. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced circular-knit products for leading global brands including Stance, New Balance, the NBA, and MLB. From our research partnerships at MIT to our Oceanside manufacturing facility that employs second-chance hires, FutureStitch is recognized as one of the most innovative knitting manufacturers in the world.

In 2026, FutureStitch will launch a global base layer collection for New Balance and unveil a new in-house brand, SECONDS, as we expand beyond socks into accessories, base layers, and underwear.

SECONDS is a regenerative design collective built on the power of second chances for both people and the planet. Through circular manufacturing and advanced recycling technologies, we transform waste into feedstock, creating performance-driven apparel and accessories designed to scale responsibly.

Position Summary

The Product Designer will support the design and development of performance-driven softgoods across socks, accessories, base layers, and underwear. This role is focused on product and industrial design execution, including block development support, construction refinement, and material application, with supporting graphic execution as needed.

The Product Designer will contribute across research, ideation, development, and commercialization. This role partners closely with internal teams, overseas factories, and brand partners including New Balance, FootJoy, and SECONDS to help bring product concepts into production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product and industrial design efforts across socks, accessories, base layers, and underwear
• Contribute to concept development, sketching, and ideation for seasonal and special projects
• Assist with block development, construction refinement, and material selection under senior guidance
• Research materials, yarns, trims, and fabrications to support performance and development needs
• Create and update design files, CADs, and tech packs that clearly communicate intent to development teams and factory partners
• Participate in sample reviews and provide clear, organized feedback related to construction and fit
• Collaborate with product development, merchandising, and project management teams to support timelines and execution
• Support graphic and color design needs as required, including sock graphics, branding elements, packaging, and presentations
• Maintain organization of samples, files, and seasonal assets
• Stay informed on market trends, materials, and competitive product to support design direction

Key Outcomes

• Q2 2026: Support development of winter accessory concepts for New Balance, assisting with construction refinement and material testing
• Q3 2026: Support final design execution for the SECONDS launch assortment, ensuring files and samples are production-ready
• Q4 2026: Contribute to future-season accessory and product ideation through research, sketches, and early concept development

Experience and Skills

• 2–4 years of experience in product design, industrial design, or softgoods design within apparel or accessories
• Good taste in product design and color applications
• Foundational understanding of construction, fit, and materials, with interest in performance product
• Ability to contribute creatively while working within established design systems and direction
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative environment
• Receptive to feedback and motivated to learn and grow
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Portfolio demonstrating product-focused work, including construction thinking and material exploration. Graphic work is a plus
• Ability to adapt design work across multiple brands and aesthetics
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator and Photoshop. CAD or 3D tools are a plus
• Experience creating or assisting with tech packs and production files

Supply Chain Manager – FS x New Balance

Location: San Clemente, CA & Oceanside, CA (Hybrid)

Company Overview

FutureStitch is a fully vertical circular manufacturer that believes business should be a force for good. We are the creators behind some of the world’s most beloved sock and circular-knit products, including those for Stance, New Balance, the NBA, and MLB. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation—from our lab at MIT to our Oceanside factory that employs second-chance hires, FutureStitch is recognized as one of the most advanced knitting manufacturers in the world.

In 2026, FutureStitch will launch a global base layer collection for New Balance and unveil a groundbreaking new brand: SECONDS

SECONDS is a regenerative design collective built on the power of second chances—for both people and the planet. We transform waste into feedstock through advanced recycling and circular manufacturing technologies, creating apparel and accessories that merge craftsmanship, performance, and sustainability. Our global network of creative directors from high fashion and visionary technologists collaborates across multiple categories to build systems of renewal—products that don’t just look good but do good, redefining how beauty and utility emerge from what was once discarded.

As we expand from high-quality socks into full apparel categories, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager who thrives in dynamic, hands-on environments and shares our passion for excellence and purpose-driven products.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager will serve as the operational bridge connecting FutureStitch to our manufacturing network in Mexico, China, Cambodia, and Oceanside, CA. This individual will ensure raw material flow, supplier compliance, production alignment, and timely delivery across all manufacturing partners to meet distribution needs on a global scale with a razor-sharp emphasis on cost and margin.

In preparation for our apparel expansion, the Supply Chain Manager will also develop end-to-end processes supporting seamless cut-and-sew operations—from yarn sourcing through finished goods delivery with an emphasis on scale, quality, and value while facilitating product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute production for circular-knit socks and emerging apparel categories across multiple global factories.
• Act as the key cost and margin negotiator for all developments across all categories focusing on efficient use of materials and economies of scale.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with design, development, sales, and demand planning to ensure efficient and accurate production allocation and execution.
• Oversee all stages of the supply chain—raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics—to achieve on-time, in-full delivery.
• Analyze product characteristics, raw material composition, and factory capabilities to generate accurate landed costing, set realistic yet ambitious targets, and drive continuous cost and efficiency improvements across the supplier base.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, and product development teams to evaluate new designs, optimize specifications, and align costing forecasts, enabling data-driven business decisions and margin management.
• Partner with demand/supply planning teams to evaluate forecasted demand against factory time constraints, manufacturing capabilities, and capacity; optimize factory allocation and scheduling to meet project delivery dates.
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to build and manage real-time supply chain dashboards and reporting tools that enhance visibility and decision making.
• Develop and implement vendor scorecards to assess performance, quality, and cost metrics across manufacturing partners.
• Lead factory compliance efforts, ensuring all partner facilities meet and maintain industry certifications such as WRAP and conduct ongoing audits.
• Build resilient, scalable supply chain systems that can support growth into new product categories and manufacturing geographies.
• Negotiate best in class pricing and payment terms.

Key Outcomes

• Q2 2026: Optimize all sourcing / costing for New Balance base layer to achieve gross margin targets and partner with Operations and Product teams to implement and maintain detailed BOM level cost sheets by supplier and incoterms.
• Q2 2026: Evaluate current state of supply chain and deploy a sourcing and production strategy and standard processes with 3-year roadmap based on sales / margin targets
• Q3 2026: Expand sock sources by 2 through in-depth value assessment and negotiate prices below current FOBs
• Q3 2026: Connect all suppliers into ERP for visibility and proper capacity planning and consistent automated WIP tracking updates.
• Q4 2026: Drive overall gross margins by 200 basis points

Experience and Skills

• Master at cost / margin / value negotiations with supplier through analytics / accountability.
• 5+ years in supply chain, production, or manufacturing operations, preferably in textiles or apparel.
• Proven experience managing factory relationships across multiple countries.
• Strong understanding of raw material management, logistics, and production planning.
• Hands-on experience in factory or on-site production environments.
• Strong documentation skills to be used to build SOP frameworks and standardize workflows.
• Data-fluent with the ability to create and interpret metrics, dashboards, and production reports.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-directed leader who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven settings.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to partner factories in Asia and Latin America.

Merchandiser – FS x New Balance

Company Overview:

FutureStitch is a fully-vertical circular manufacturer that believes business should be a force for good. We are the creators behind some of the world’s most beloved sock and circular-knit products, including those for Stance, New Balance, the NBA, and MLB. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation—from our lab at MIT to our Oceanside factory that employs second-chance hires, FutureStitch is recognized as one of the most advanced knitting manufacturers in the world.

In 2026, FutureStitch will launch a global base layer collection for New Balance and unveil a groundbreaking new brands: SECONDS

SECONDS is a regenerative design collective built on the power of second chances—for both people and the planet. We transform waste into feedstock through advanced recycling and circular manufacturing technologies, creating apparel and accessories that merge craftsmanship, performance, and sustainability. Our global network of creative directors from high fashion and visionary technologists collaborates across multiple categories to build systems of renewal—products that don’t just look good but do good, redefining how beauty and utility emerge from what was once discarded.

As we expand from high-quality socks into full apparel categories, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager who thrives in dynamic, hands-on environments and shares our passion for excellence and purpose-driven product.

Position Summary

The Merchandiser will serve as the connective tissue between design, development, sales, and production—owning the strategic assortment plans, line architecture, and seasonal merchandising strategy for both FutureStitch’s partner programs and SECONDS apparel expansion.

This role ensures that our product lines are trend-right, consumer-driven, margin-positive, and operationally feasible across our global manufacturing footprint. As FutureStitch expands into cut-and-sew apparel, the Merchandiser will build the framework for category planning, SKU optimization, pricing architecture, and GTM readiness to support rapid, multi-category growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Build seasonal line plans across socks and apparel, defining assortment architecture, category roles, and consumer-driven product strategies.
• Collaborate with design to brief seasonal needs, guide creative direction, and ensure product concepts meet commercial, aesthetic, and margin goals.
• Partner with development and sourcing to confirm feasibility, raw material choices, costing, and factory alignment across FutureStitch’s global manufacturing network.
• Optimize SKU count, style/color/size efficiency, and product lifecycle planning to support margin health, inventory stability, and scalable manufacturing.
• Build and manage wholesale and DTC pricing architecture, analyze costing, and identify opportunities to improve margins through design or sourcing adjustments.
• Analyze sell-in, sell-through, and market trends to inform seasonal decisions, identify white-space opportunities, and refine category strategies.
• Create merchandising tools including line sheets, merchandising decks, assortment summaries, and category performance dashboards.
• Partner with marketing and sales on GTM strategy, ensuring product storytelling, positioning, and seasonal narratives are clear and consistent.
• Maintain accurate product information across PLM systems, catalogs, digital assets, and sales tools.
• Collaborate with operations to understand capacity, inventory, and supply chain constraints that influence merchandising decisions.
• Support the SECONDS apparel expansion by defining category architecture and flow strategies across men’s, women’s, and unisex categories.

Experience and Skills

• 2–5 years in merchandising, or line planning—preferably within apparel, accessories, or footwear.
• Strong understanding of merchandising fundamentals: assortment architecture, category strategy, product lifecycle, and SKU planning.
• Ability to synthesize consumer insights, brand direction, and operational constraints into compelling product strategies.
• Experience collaborating closely with design, development, sourcing, and sales teams in a fast-paced product creation environment.
• Strong financial acumen—comfortable with costing, pricing, margin analysis, and forecasting.
• Data-fluent with experience building dashboards, analyzing sell-through data, and presenting insights to leadership.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong sense of brand, storytelling, and product aesthetics.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, hands-on, entrepreneurial environments driven by purpose and innovation.

Product Developer – FS x New Balance

Company Overview:

FutureStitch is a fully-vertical circular manufacturer that believes business should be a force for good. We are the creators behind some of the world’s most beloved sock and circular-knit products, including those for Stance, New Balance, the NBA, and MLB. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation—from our lab at MIT to our Oceanside factory that employs second-chance hires, FutureStitch is recognized as one of the most advanced knitting manufacturers in the world.

In 2026, FutureStitch will launch a global base layer collection for New Balance and unveil a groundbreaking new brands: SECONDS

SECONDS is a regenerative design collective built on the power of second chances—for both people and the planet. We transform waste into feedstock through advanced recycling and circular manufacturing technologies, creating apparel and accessories that merge craftsmanship, performance, and sustainability. Our global network of creative directors from high fashion and visionary technologists collaborates across multiple categories to build systems of renewal—products that don’t just look good but do good, redefining how beauty and utility emerge from what was once discarded.

As we expand from high-quality socks into full apparel categories, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager who thrives in dynamic, hands-on environments and shares our passion for excellence and purpose-driven product.

Roles:

• Partner with Design and Merchandising to ideate, develop, and commercialize apparel and first layer products that meet aesthetic, functional, and performance goals.
• Research and evaluate new materials, yarns, and manufacturing processes to push boundaries in comfort, performance, and sustainability for apparel and first layer products.
• Conduct detailed reviews of samples and prototypes to ensure fit, quality, construction, and performance standards are met.
• Ensure development milestones are met on schedule
• Develop comprehensive tech packs and maintain detailed product documentation for both innovation and inline apparel development.
• Collaborate with mills, factories, and suppliers to drive innovation and maintain excellence in materials, construction, and finishing.
• Research competition, and marketplace strategies to identify trends, category performance, competitive threats, and opportunities to support business decisions.
• Support the development of testing protocols specific to apparel and first layer performance
• Develop and execute testing protocols for product samples ensuring they have at least 3 points of excellence.
• Responsible for cost analysis and maintaining project budgets
• Support ad hoc projects and tasks as needed across departments

Performance Measurements:

• Number of new apparel and first layer concepts developed
• Prototype approval rate and turnaround efficiency
• Fit & quality consistency across categories
• Patent applications filed
• On-time project completion rate
• Commercial adoption rate of new innovations

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in apparel or first layer product creation (underwear, bralettes, base layers, or related)
• Deep understanding of materials, construction methods and performance attributes for apparel and first layer garments
• Familiarity with fit standards, technical patterning, and garment testing protocols
• Degree in apparel, textiles, or product development (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Proven track record of bringing innovative, high quality apparel products to market

Quarterly Objectives:

Q1 2026:

• Align with cross functional teams on current apparel and first layer pipelines
• Develop and deliver at least 3 new innovation based apparel or first layer product concepts
• Launch formal testing protocol with defined 3 points of excellence benchmarks; apply to all new prototypes
• Audit and organize material library; identify at least 3 new fabrics, yarns, or technologies for testing
• Contribute to product development for SECONDS

Q2 2026:

• Lead at least 2 material or process tests using new yarns or techniques
• Improve prototyping turnaround time by 15% through better vendor coordination
• File at least 1 provisional patent or submit for IP review
• Support launch of new apparel and first layer product categories

Q3 2026:

• Partner with sales and product teams to position at least 2 apparel or first layer innovations for commercial rollout
• Develop and deliver at least 3 new product concepts with defined testing validation
• Research and propose future category expansion opportunities based on market insights and partner needs

Key Characteristics:

• Detail Oriented
• Entrepreneurial
• Collaborative
• Creative Problem Solver
• Analytical
• Organized
• Direct
• Driven