Designer- Product Innovation and Development

Designer
- Product Innovation and Development

San Francisco

For too long, the bra industry was stuck in outdated ideas, forcing women to choose between feeling sexy or comfortable. So in 2013, Heidi Zak and Ra'el Cohen created Thirdlove–a third, better option designed to help women look and feel their best.

Prioritizing real-world fit over outdated standards, Thirdlove disrupted the industry by inventing half-cup sizes and the Fitting Room® quiz. The result was a more precise fit that offered comfort without sacrificing style. Today, Thirdlove remains an innovative design-led brand, handling everything from R&D to the supply chain in-house to get every detail just right.

Our culture is inclusive, collaborative, fast-paced, and data-driven. We've been certified as a Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years, based on feedback from our own team. If you want to make an impact while propelling your career forward, we'd love to hear from you.

This role supports product innovation for Thirdlove, ideating new concepts and translating them into breakthrough fit, construction and material solutions that set new standards for how intimate apparel looks, feels, and performs. As Designer
- Innovation and Product Development, success means originating and developing new construction methods, fabrications and technical solutions from concept sketch through prototype iteration to final production handoff that solve real fit and comfort challenges for our customers. This role sits at the intersection of design and product development, partnering closely with technical, sourcing and production to ensure every innovative idea is both beautifully realized and commercially viable.

By pioneering new product and construction possibilities, this role gives Thirdlove a distinct competitive edge in fit, comfort and product performance.

What You Will Own And How You Will Make A Difference

Product Design & Innovation

• Expected Outcome/Deliverable:
  Research, design and pioneer intimate apparel collections, taking ownership of high impact innovation styles. Own the development process by translating initial sketches into precise technical flats and design sheets, while maintaining up-to-date Bills of Materials (BOMs) and line sheets in the PLM system.
• Link to Business Goals:
  Drives brand differentiation and market growth by delivering unique, high quality products that meet the evolving needs of the Thirdlove customer.

Fit & Product Development Execution

• Expected Outcome/Deliverable:
  Partner closely with the Technical Design team during product reviews and fittings to guide garments from initial prototype to production approved sample that achieves intended fit, construction and material execution. Maintain clear, consistent communication with vendors and factory partners throughout development to troubleshoot issues and drive samples to on time delivery.
• Link to Business Goals:
  Guarantees superior garment construction, durability, and premium product quality, protecting Thirdlove's reputation for market leading fit and reducing return rates.

Seasonal Concepting

• Expected Outcome/Deliverable:
  Create end-to-end seasonal concept and color direction. This includes conducting comprehensive market analysis, translating seasonal themes into mood boards and color palettes, partnering with the Merchandising team to strategically define product assortments and owning the maintenance of color charts, print development and final color approvals.
• Link to Business Goals:
  Establishes a cohesive visual identity and strategic aesthetic groundwork each season, ensuring our assortments remain fresh, on-trend, and aligned with commercial goals.

Cross-Functional Presentation & Alignment

• Expected Outcome/Deliverable:
  Effectively communicate seasonal themes and present innovative product concepts to cross-functional partners through the creation and presentation of elevated design assets. Lead the final product handoff to the Creative and Marketing teams, providing crucial alignment on key design features, innovation highlights, material details and color accuracy for all creative and digital assets.
• Link to Business Goals:
  Ensures a seamless transition…