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Bandit Running

Sells branded running gear; hosts experiences

Production Manager - Creative

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$90k - $95k+ Equity compensation + 401(k) match
Mid
Brooklyn, NY, USA
In Person
Creative ProductionProduction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 4 years of experience in creative production, photo/video production, production coordination, or a related field.
  • Experience producing photo and/or video shoots, ideally within fashion, apparel, sport, lifestyle, editorial, or consumer brands.
  • Strong understanding of the production process from pre-production through shoot day and post-production.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to track many moving pieces at once.
  • Ability to solve problems resourcefully and remain calm and solutions-oriented when circumstances change.
  • Ability to work effectively with creative teams, vendors, talent, and external partners.
  • Comfort managing production budgets, estimates, invoices, and vendor relationships.
  • Existing relationships with photographers, crew, freelancers, rental houses, locations, and other production resources in New York and beyond.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as production schedules require.
  • Proficiency with production and project management tools, Google Workspace, and spreadsheets.
  • Genuine interest in running, sport, fashion, photography, culture, and the Bandit brand.
Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day logistics of creative productions across campaigns, product launches, editorial, social content, e-commerce, events, and other brand initiatives.
  • Support the Senior Producer in developing production plans, schedules, budgets, and production approaches.
  • Independently manage smaller-scale shoots and productions from pre-production through wrap and final delivery.
  • Coordinate photographers, directors, stylists, hair and makeup, talent, assistants, crew, vendors, locations, equipment, catering, transportation, and other production needs.
  • Source and coordinate freelancers and production partners, maintaining relationships with Bandit's creative network.
  • Build and distribute call sheets, production schedules, crew lists, contact sheets, and other production documents.
  • Coordinate shoot logistics, including location scouting, permits, equipment rentals, travel, accommodations, catering, transportation, and on-site needs.
  • Support casting and talent logistics, including schedules, releases, fittings, travel, and day-of coordination.
  • Track production budgets, estimates, invoices, purchase orders, and expenses with the Senior Producer and relevant internal teams.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for vendors and crew before and during productions.
  • Attend and help manage shoots on set, troubleshooting issues and keeping production moving.
  • Anticipate production needs and potential issues before they become problems.
  • Coordinate post-production logistics, including file delivery, selects, retouching, editing, color, and final asset delivery as needed.
  • Maintain organized production files, contacts, vendor information, releases, and other documentation.
  • Help develop and improve production processes, templates, and systems as the creative operation scales.
  • Support multiple productions and creative projects simultaneously while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience producing photo and/or video shoots within fashion, apparel, sport, lifestyle, editorial, or consumer brands is preferred.

About the company

Bandit Running designs and sells running gear and accessories with input from the running community, organizes running events and experiences, and runs a global membership program that provides members with access to gear, events, and inspirational stories. Revenue comes from branded apparel sales, event organizing, and membership fees. The company differentiates itself by prioritizing community, inclusivity, and authenticity, building a global, membership-driven network of runners rather than relying solely on product features. Its goal is to inspire more people to participate in running and to strengthen connections among runners through gear, events, and shared stories.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$14.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Bandit raised $16 million in 2025, bringing total capital above $30 million.
  • Bandit expanded to four flagships and dozens of retailers across six continents.
  • Bandit Grand Prix 2026 doubled athlete field and added live-streaming, deepening brand reach.

What critics are saying

  • Nike, Adidas, and ASICS pressure Bandit’s premium niche and margin structure.
  • Returns chatter on Bandit’s Reddit in December 2025 signals friction in customer experience.
  • Without footwear or broader categories, Bandit remains exposed if apparel drops lose momentum.

What makes Bandit Running unique

  • Bandit fused running apparel with community events, like Grand Prix 2026 in Brooklyn.
  • Bandit's membership model drives 3x spend and 5x lifetime value versus non-members.
  • Bandit x ASICS Novablast 5 in April 2025 proved premium collaboration muscle.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Discounts
  • Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
Digiday
Jul 8th, 2026
How Bandit Running is expanding internationally while staying hyperlocal.

How Bandit Running is expanding internationally while staying hyperlocal. Despite competition from some of the biggest companies in the world, including Nike and Adidas, Bandit Running has quietly become one of the most interesting brands in running. The New York-based brand is known just as much for its hyperlocal focus on running clubs in New York City as for its design aesthetic, which draws from streetwear and fashion without sacrificing performance. Through hosting community runs and sponsoring big races, Bandit has courted serious runners and niche communities, leading to praise from influential runners' blogs like the Substack Trail Waves. Bandit's focus on core running communities has helped it grow enough to start expanding outward - that has included partnering with big brands like Asics, sponsoring major races like the Chicago and London Marathons, and, most recently, hosting its own races. In May, Bandit hosted the Bandit Grand Prix in Brooklyn. The event, featuring multiple 5K and 3K races around a Brooklyn warehouse throughout the day, drew thousands of attendees from 21 countries. Bandit styled it after Formula One events, with exclusive products, an extensive spectator area and an afterparty for its members. Winners of the various races received over $15,000 in cash rewards and over $2,000 in Bandit gift cards throughout the day. And Bandit Running has more events planned. Applications for its 16-week running program opened this week, and another major Bandit Grand Prix is planned for next year. Co-founder and chief design officer Ardith Singh told Glossy that it's been an intentional philosophical choice for Bandit to not copy other running brands' aesthetics or playbooks. "There's not a single picture of a runner on my mood board," she said. Instead, Bandit draws from art and architecture, as well as New York high fashion, in its products, branding, store design and even its business model. Bandit has built a dedicated audience for its regular "product drops," which happen roughly every three months and typically sell out quickly. The brand has built a large social following, including over 250,000 Instagram followers, and has garnered hundreds of thousands of views on its YouTube documentary series "Dialed" over the last two years. In all of its markets, Bandit has focused on local running communities. Its first store opened in 2022 along a popular running route in Brooklyn. From the store, Bandit has hosted its own runs and partnered with local running groups. It has continued the strategy at its second store in New York and its third in Chicago. Now, it's starting to turn its attention to the international market. Bandit recently held pop-ups and released themed capsule collections for both the Barcelona Marathon in March and the London Marathon on April 26. It has also added wholesale accounts in European markets, including the Spanish running store Odda, selecting markets with prestigious marathons and vibrant running communities, such as Tokyo and Berlin. "In the New York City bubble, it feels like everyone is wearing Bandit," Singh said. "But when we were in Barcelona, there were only a few people wearing it. And when I see that, I just feel like it's an opportunity. We've barely scratched the surface of running internationally." Part of Bandit's growth has been its membership model, launched in 2021. For $125 a year, members get access to early product drops, free gifts like cushioned socks, free shipping on all orders and an annual $75 gift card. They also get discounts on both Bandit gear and Asics, a brand Bandit has collaborated with regularly, including on the Novablast 5, dubbed one of the most popular running sneakers last year by GQ. That membership model is already paying off, with members spending over three times as much as non-members and referring an average of two new customers each. Members get 20% off their membership fee for each referral, plus an immediate $20 gift card. Overall, the lifetime value of a Bandit member is five times higher than that of non-members. Bandit Running raised nearly $15 million in funding in 2023, plus another round of $16 million late last year. The brand has expanded physically, now having four flagship stores in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Los Angeles and Chicago. And it is now carried in dozens of retailers across all six continents. A brand representative declined to share specific revenue. Key to Bandit's success has been its consistency at bringing in new customers, according to Andrew Rutledge, a partner at the creative studio View Source, which has been designing and shaping Bandit's branding and imagery since the brand's founding in 2020. After initially expanding from just socks to a full running-apparel category, Bandit has resisted the urge to venture too far from its core product and audience. For instance, it has partnered with Asics on limited-edition sneakers rather than expanding into footwear itself. "To scale a business, you have to keep telling the story," Rutledge said. "Metrics count, but consistency of storytelling is important, too."

American Track and Field
May 7th, 2025
Portland Track announces renewed partnership with Bandit Running for 2025 Portland Track Festival!

Portland Track announces renewed partnership with Bandit Running for 2025 Portland Track Festival!

Hypebeast
Apr 15th, 2024
Bandit Takes Over Boston Marathon With "Good Hill Hunting" Collection

Introducing the "Good Hill Hunting" collection, Bandit unveils an exclusive 8-piece performance apparel capsule featuring bold, marathon-inspired graphics and a color palette grounded in black with pops of skyline blue and flame red.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Oct 10th, 2023
SEC FORM D

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Trend Hunter
Apr 4th, 2023
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Brooklyn-based running apparel brand Bandit Running has launched a new 90s-inspired soccer jersey collection called the 'Bandit R.C' collection.