ABOUT FILSON AND SHINOLA 

In 1897 C.C. Filson began outfitting prospectors headed for the Gold Rush with tools and apparel strong enough for the toughest spots on earth. More than 100 years later, Filson remains committed to providing pioneers of all fields around the world with unfailing goods made from the highest quality materials available. Filson recognizes that it takes a world-class team to make a world-class product. As we build on the Filson legacy of American craftsmanship, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to innovation, excellence, and superior customer service. 

At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own. Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand. 

 ABOUT US 

At Bedrock Manufacturing Co., our corporate teams operate in a shared services model that supports both Shinola and Filson. These teams provide centralized expertise across key business functions, partnering closely with brand leadership to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and strategic growth across the Bedrock platform. 

 ABOUT THE ROLE 

The System Administrator is a critical member of the Technical Operations team, responsible for designing, managing, and securing the organization’s infrastructure across cloud, on-premise, and network environments. This role serves as the primary owner of Microsoft 365, Azure, and core infrastructure systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across the business. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on role in modernizing IT operations while helping build a resilient, well-documented environment with no single points of failure. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally, contribute to strategic improvements, and have meaningful ownership from day one in a growing, multi-brand organization. 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune) and manage user lifecycle in Entra ID, including security policies such as MFA and conditional access  
• Own Azure infrastructure including subscriptions, networking, security posture, cost management, and disaster recovery capabilities  
• Serve as primary administrator for Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR), including alert monitoring, incident response, and development of detection rules and automation workflows  
• Manage and govern Microsoft Power Platform environments, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, ensuring security and compliance standards  
• Administer Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file systems across on-prem and cloud environments  
• Manage Cisco Meraki network infrastructure (firewalls, switches, wireless), including VPNs, segmentation, and multi-site connectivity  
• Own infrastructure monitoring and observability using PRTG, including alerting, dashboards, and system health visibility  
• Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies across cloud and on-prem systems, including Synology environments  
• Lead patching, vulnerability management, and endpoint security efforts across all infrastructure systems  
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-sharing resources to support cross-functional resilience  
• Partner with Service Desk and IT team members to ensure knowledge transfer and eliminate single points of failure  
• Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement of IT policies and controls  

 QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field  
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in system administration or IT infrastructure roles  
• Strong experience administering Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Entra ID) 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including virtual machines, networking, identity, and cost management  
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM platforms for security monitoring and incident response  
• Proficiency in Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP  
• Experience managing enterprise network infrastructure, preferably Cisco Meraki in a multi-site environment  
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, or similar)  
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions across cloud and on-prem environments  
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to create clear runbooks and procedures  
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment  

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Microsoft certifications such as MS-102, AZ-104, or SC-200  
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform administration and governance  
• Hands-on experience with Adaxes or similar Active Directory automation tools  
• Familiarity with Synology NAS environments and backup tools (Hyper Backup, Snapshot Replication)  
• Scripting experience (PowerShell preferred; Bash or Python a plus)  
• Experience in a manufacturing, retail, or multi-site environment  
• Familiarity with ITSM tools such as Zendesk, ServiceNow, or Jira Service Management  
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, or SOC 2 

Note: This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive.  Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Filson and Shinola are equal opportunity employers. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.  It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.  Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.

With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.

Why you’ll love this role:

StockX is the world’s leading marketplace for current culture, built at the intersection of commerce, community, and credibility. Apparel is foundational to StockX — not just as a category, but as an expression of identity, culture, and global trends.

We are expanding how apparel culture shows up on StockX through creator-driven, community-oriented commerce experiences that blend storytelling, expertise, and transaction. To do this well, we need category leaders who don’t just understand the apparel market — they live inside it.

The Apparel Category Manager is the single-threaded owner of apparel category growth within a new, high-priority commerce initiative. This person is the in-house expert on Fashion & Apparel culture, people, economics, and moments — and is responsible for translating that expertise into supply growth, engagement, and GMV.

You will act as:

• The internal authority on the first-hand and second-hand apparel ecosystem
  
  
• The external face of StockX to apparel sellers, creators, designers, and community leaders
  
  
• The architect of the apparel go-to-market playbook for this new initiative
  
  

This role blends deep cultural fluency, strategic ownership, and hands-on execution. Early on, you will own everything related to apparel within this initiative. As the category scales, you will grow into a leader overseeing a broader apparel portfolio and team.

What You’ll Do:

Own the Apparel Category End-to-End

• Define and execute the growth strategy for apparel within the platform
  
  
• Own category-level performance across supply, engagement, and revenue
  
  
• Establish quarterly goals, leading indicators, and operating rhythms
  
  

Be the Market & Culture Expert

• Maintain deep, current knowledge of apparel culture, including:
  
  
• Key sellers, creators, designers, brands, and retailers
  
  
• Sub-segments (streetwear, luxury, contemporary, vintage, performance, regional styles, etc.)
  
  
• Seasonal drops, brand dynamics, collaborations, and cultural moments
  
  
• Pricing dynamics, liquidity, and resale economics
  
  
• Serve as the internal voice of the apparel community, informing product, marketing, and platform decisions
  
  

Supply & Creator Acquisition

• Build and own a pipeline of high-impact apparel sellers, shops, designers, influencers, brands, and creators
  
  
• Personally recruit and onboard flagship sellers who set the tone for the platform
  
  
• Develop seller strategies that balance credibility, storytelling, and commerce
  
  

Commerce Strategy & Category Moments

• Identify and orchestrate Fashion & Apparel-specific moments, campaigns, and formats that drive engagement and conversion
  
  
• Partner with Category Marketing to design culturally authentic activations
  
  
• Experiment with new approaches and iterate quickly based on performance and feedback
  
  

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Account and Partnerships Managers to scale seller acquisition and support
  
  
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to shape features and tools that matter to category sellers and buyers
  
  
• Provide clear, actionable insights from the market to influence roadmap prioritization
  
  

Build the Playbook

• Document learnings, frameworks, and best practices that can be reused across future categories
  
  
• Help define what “great” looks like for category ownership at StockX
  
  
• Support hiring and onboarding as the apparel category team grows
  
  

About you:

• Deeply embedded in second-hand fashion & apparel culture — you know the people, platforms, trends, and economics, and you’re already plugged into the ecosystem
  
  
• 5+ years of experience in category management, partnerships, marketplace growth, brand, or operator roles in apparel, streetwear, fashion, or adjacent ecosystems
  
  
• Comfortable owning outcomes, not just strategy — you execute, iterate, and adapt
  
  
• Strong relationship builder with credibility among sellers, creators, designers, and community members
  
  
• Data-literate and commercially minded — you understand pricing, margins, liquidity, and incentives
  
  
• Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and energized by building something from the ground up
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Existing network of apparel resellers, brand operators, designers, boutiques, or creators
  
  
• Experience buying and selling apparel or operating within resale or fashion marketplaces
  
  
• Familiarity with content-driven commerce, creator platforms, or enthusiast communities
  
  
• Experience working cross-functionally with product and engineering teams
• Experience running your own business or startup
  
  

Why This Role Matters:

Apparel will define the early perception and success of this new commerce initiative at StockX. This role sets:

• The cultural bar for the platform
  
  
• The go-to-market blueprint for future categories
  
  
• The credibility of StockX with the apparel community
  
  

You will have outsized influence on how StockX expands its leadership from marketplace into deeper cultural engagement.

Why you’ll love this role:

StockX is the world’s leading marketplace for current culture, built at the intersection of commerce, community, and credibility. Sneakers are foundational to StockX — not just as a category, but as a culture, an economy, and a global community.

We are expanding how sneaker culture shows up on StockX through creator-driven, community-oriented commerce experiences that blend storytelling, expertise, and transaction. To do this well, we need category leaders who don’t just understand the sneaker market — they live inside it.

The Sneakers Category Manager is the single-threaded owner of sneaker category growth within a new, high-priority commerce initiative. This person is the in-house expert on sneaker culture, people, economics, and moments — and is responsible for translating that expertise into supply growth, engagement, and GMV.

You will act as:

• The internal authority on the primary and secondary sneaker ecosystem
  
  
• The external face of StockX to sneaker sellers, creators, and community leaders
  
  
• The architect of the sneaker go-to-market / growth playbook for this new initiative
  
  

This role blends deep cultural fluency, strategic ownership, and hands-on execution. Early on, you will own everything related to sneakers within this initiative. As the category scales, you will grow into a leader overseeing a broader sneaker portfolio and team.

What You’ll Do:

Own the Sneakers Category End-to-End

• Define and execute the growth strategy for sneakers within the platform
  
  
• Own category-level performance across supply, engagement, and revenue
  
  
• Establish quarterly goals, leading indicators, and operating rhythms
  
  

Be the Market & Culture Expert

• Maintain deep, current knowledge of sneaker culture, including:
  
  
• Key sellers, creators, collectors, and resellers
  
  
• Sub-segments (hype vs. GRs, vintage, performance, regional markets, etc.)
  
  
• Drops, releases, brand dynamics, and cultural moments
  
  
• Pricing dynamics, liquidity, and resale economics
  
  
• Serve as the internal voice of the sneaker community, informing product, marketing, and platform decisions
  
  

Supply & Creator Acquisition

• Build and own a pipeline of high-impact sneaker sellers, shops, influencers, and creators
  
  
• Personally recruit and onboard flagship sellers who set the tone for the platform
  
  
• Develop seller strategies that balance credibility, storytelling, and commerce
  
  

Commerce Strategy & Category Moments

• Identify and orchestrate sneaker-specific moments, campaigns, and formats that drive engagement and conversion
  
  
• Partner with Category Marketing to design culturally authentic activations
  
  
• Experiment with new approaches and iterate quickly based on performance and feedback
  
  

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Account & Partnerships Managers to scale seller acquisition and support
  
  
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to shape features and tools that matter to sneaker sellers and buyers
  
  
• Provide clear, actionable insights from the market to influence roadmap prioritization
  
  

Build the Playbook

• Document learnings, frameworks, and best practices that can be reused across future categories
  
  
• Help define what “great” looks like for category ownership at StockX
  
  
• Support hiring and onboarding as the sneaker category team grows
  
  

About you:

• Deeply embedded in sneaker culture — you know the people, platforms, trends, and economics, and you’re already plugged into the ecosystem
  
  
• 5+ years of experience in category management, partnerships, marketplace growth, brand, or operator roles in sneakers, streetwear, or adjacent ecosystems
  
  
• Comfortable owning outcomes, not just strategy — you execute, iterate, and adapt
  
  
• Strong relationship builder with credibility among sellers, creators, and community members
  
  
• Data-literate and commercially minded — you understand pricing, margins, liquidity, and incentives
  
  
• Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and energized by building something from the ground up
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Existing network of sneaker resellers, store owners, creators, or influencers
  
  
• Experience buying and selling sneakers or operating within resale marketplaces
  
  
• Familiarity with content-driven commerce, creator platforms, or enthusiast communities
  
  
• Experience working cross-functionally with product and engineering teams
  
  

Why This Role Matters:

Sneakers will define the early perception and success of this new commerce initiative at StockX. This role sets:

• The cultural bar for the platform
  
  
• The go-to-market & growth blueprint for future categories
  
  
• The credibility of StockX with the sneaker community
  
  

You will have outsized influence on how StockX expands its leadership from marketplace into deeper cultural engagement.

Technical Solution Owner – Inspire11

Elevens, as we call ourselves here, are curiously smart, purposefully scrappy, and dedicated to the highest standard of quality. By being true to ourselves and others, we create a respectful environment that enhances collaboration, drives growth through high expectations, and ensures alignment with our core values. Inspire11 is more than a modern business and technology consulting firm; we're a revolution. We work differently — and it shows. Every move we make is tied to measurable value, and our success aligns with our clients’ success. We partner to simplify the complex, solve sustainably, and stay ahead by continuously pushing our own thinking forward. Value creation isn't something we talk about — it's something we live, every day. 

At Inspire11, we're not just offering a job; we're providing a platform for you to transform the future. You'll feel right at home here if you think differently, build boldly, and lead with impact. We're a place where your unique perspective is valued, your boldness is celebrated, and your potential is unleashed. 

• Growth Through Challenge:  We hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence and accountability. At Inspire11, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful impact. You'll work alongside elite consultants who challenge you to expand your skills and think even more creatively. 

• The Autonomy to do Your Best Work: Here, outcomes matter more than outputs. It's about the value we create. You'll have the autonomy to shape your work, drive decisions, and make an impact—not just for our clients but for your growth. You'll be challenged to think strategically, anticipate needs, and solve problems. Bold thinking, creative approaches, and challenging conventional wisdom are part of our DNA. Our clients rely on us to lead them into what's next. 

• Diverse Perspectives Driving Innovative Solutions: We champion inclusivity and authenticity, knowing that diverse perspectives drive better solutions. You'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, knowing that's where true innovation happens. We also believe that doing great work should be fun. Our culture thrives on energy, camaraderie, and appreciating the unique contributions that make Inspire11 an amazing place. Our teams get energy from being the best they can be. 

 What you can expect in this role: 

• Lead and deliver complex technical solutions on time and within budget, managing programs and projects end-to-end in Agile environments.
• Drive product ideation, discovery, and co-development models to bring innovative solutions to market.
• Lead scoping, solution design, and estimation of technical work and define an actionable implementation plan. 
• Architect and plan solutions leveraging modern cloud, data, and digital technologies; ensure alignment to client goals and value realization.
• Manage team performance, delivery, and growth while fostering collaboration across functional and technical resources.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, proactively managing expectations, risks, and opportunities.
• Deliver clear, compelling communications and performance metrics that demonstrate business value and technical excellence.
• Leverage the latest automation capabilities to drive efficiencies across discovery and development activities. 

Tools for success: 

• 5+ years of experience leading technical delivery across custom software, data, analytics, or digital transformation programs.
• Proven ability to scope, estimate, and decompose work for delivery teams; experience in technical requirements capture, capacity planning, and Agile frameworks.
• Strong program/project management skills including budget oversight, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Ability to communicate business value of complex technical solutions to business stakeholders to inspire client confidence.
• Experience with cloud services foundations (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud solution architecture (nice to have).
• Comfortable supporting product ideation, rapid prototyping, and co-development operating models (nice to have).
• Strong communication, client management, problem solving, and people leadership skills. 

This role requires the willingness and ability to be onsite at the Inspire11 or client location depending on project needs to maximize in-person collaboration and build stronger relationships. 

Inspire11 is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Inspire11’s Privacy Policy: https://www.inspire11.com/privacy-policy/  

U.S. Compensation & Benefits  

Compensation at Inspire11 
Inspire11 follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Equal Wage Act, and the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003. We believe that people performing the same role at the same level, with similar levels of ability or experience, should be similarly compensated. We also believe that the most critical factors driving compensation should be an Eleven’s skill, experience, performance, responsibility, and effort. We may also consider an employee’s length of service, relevant education, training, or certification, and the requirements of a specific job. We may also consider whether the cost of living or competition for talent in specific markets requires adjustments in compensation for employees in those markets. Our goal is to fairly compensate all our Elevens based on these factors within the Company’s financial ability.   

Compensation may be increased or decreased at Inspire11’s discretion based on an employee’s performance reviews, market conditions, and the Company’s financial performance. Inspire11 will always notify an employee in writing before any change is made to their compensation.  

Bonuses 
We may allow employees in Sales, Recruiting, or Leadership to earn periodic bonuses based on sales, revenue, client-specific or practice-specific targets. These targets are communicated to each eligible employee via offer letter or annual update. All such target-based bonuses are calculated based on the Company and an individual’s periodic performance and will only be awarded if: (a) the employee is meeting performance expectations and is an employee in good standing of the Company; (b) the target is met; and (c) the Company’s current financial performance and market conditions permit the bonus to be paid out. All periodic bonuses are discretionary and are earned only when paid out.   

Each year, the Company will decide whether the Company’s financial performance, market performance, and business realities allow it to create an annual bonus pool. If the Company decides that annual bonuses may be awarded, then the Leadership Team will grant annual bonuses to employees in good standing based on the same factors discussed in the previous paragraph while also considering employees’ diligence, performance, expertise, skill, judgment, and experience. To be eligible to participate in this annual bonus pool, an employee must be hired by no later than October 1st of the preceding year. Annual bonuses and merit increases may be prorated based on hire date. Employees eligible for target-based periodic bonuses are not eligible to participate in the annual bonus pool.   

Options or Other Equity in Inspire11 
Inspire11 has a legacy program that allowed certain high-performing employees to purchase shares of the Company through an affiliate. The Company also has a newer program that grants options annually to high-performing employees based on their performance reviews, their managers’ recommendation, and leadership approval. These options have a vesting period associated with them.  

Benefits 
Full-time employees are eligible for the following contributory benefits, where premiums are partially paid by the Company and partially by the employee:   

• Medical insurance plans, 
• Dental insurance plans, and  
• Vision insurance plans.  

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits provided wholly by the Company:  

• Short-term disability, providing for a benefit of 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $2,000 per week for up to 11 weeks after a 7-day waiting period; 
• Long-term disability, providing for 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $10,000 per month for the time period from the 91st day after a qualifying event through the earlier of the end of the disability or age 67; 
• Life insurance, providing for a benefit of two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum payout of $400,000;   
• A connectivity stipend of $325 annually; 
• Employee Assistance Program, providing for confidential counseling sessions, 24-hour crisis support, online peer support groups, skills training, behavioral health coaching, initial free legal consultations (and discounted rates on referred lawyers), online legal forms, assistance with eldercare and parenting services, among other things.  

Full-time employees are also eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, which allows employees to contribute to a standard or Roth IRA. According to a vesting schedule, the Company matches 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of an employee’s salary.  

Depending on eligibility and their elections, full-time employees may also have access to certain tax-advantaged savings accounts set up through the Company, into which employees contribute withheld funds:   

• Flexible savings accounts
• Limited-purpose flexible savings accounts  
• Healthcare savings accounts
• Dependent care savings accounts  
• Commuter benefit accounts  

Paid Time Off and Leave 
Inspire11 grants all eligible employees any statutory leave required by federal, Illinois, or other applicable law, such as FMLA, bereavement, sick leave, emergency leave, jury duty or witness leave, and VESSA leave.   

In addition, Inspire11 has a self-managed paid time off policy (PTO) that does not set predetermined upper limits on the amount of PTO an employee may take. All PTO must be requested in advance and approved by the appropriate supervisor to ensure client work can continue. All full-time employees are expected to take a minimum of one week of PTO each year.   

Inspire11 offers paid parental leave to full-time employees who have been with the company for at least one year. Birthing parents are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, while non-birthing parents are eligible for up to 6 weeks. Short-term disability (STD) benefits are also provided following childbirth. When combined with PTO and STD, birthing parents may receive a total of 18–20 weeks of paid leave. Lastly, Inspire11 has eight paid holidays.  

Other Benefits 
Inspire11 also maintains other programs that provide additional benefits to employees, such as:   

• Impact to 11: a charitable giving matching program where, after being employed by Inspire11 for a year, employees may request that a qualifying charity receive up to $500 in matching donations each year. 
• Professional development benefits for qualifying employees: a program allowing for reimbursement of certain course materials and costs on a discretionary basis for employees who have been at Inspire11 for at least 6 months, with supervisor’s approval. 
• Regular gifts of Inspire11 clothes, office items, and swag.  

Disclaimer 
This document applies only to the United States and to Inspire11 LLC, not our worldwide partners.  

Inspire11 reserves the right to change the benefits offered to employees in accordance with applicable law based on business needs, market conditions, and financial stability. Before changing any benefits, Company will notify all employees of the change and will update this document.  

EEOC 
Inspire11 is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at hr@inspire11.com, or inform your recruiting partner.