Job Description

Designer Mens Apparel

Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells mens and womens sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiques across the country and throughout the world. Our portfolio of proprietary brands features Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, while a partial list of licensing partners includes Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich.

With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price.

Thats the FAM Brands difference.

Work Location

This position is based onsite at our current Bell, CA office and will transition to our new Beverly Hills, CA headquarters in Q1 2026. Candidates must be able to commute to both locations.

About the Role

The Designer Mens Apparel is a critical member of the design team, responsible for developing innovative products and driving the creative process from concept through production. This role requires strong design skills, a keen understanding of market trends, and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating cross-functionally. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in mens apparel and a passion for delivering compelling, market-right product.

Key Responsibilities

Design Development & Execution

• Interpret seasonal direction and creative briefs from senior designers and leadership.
• Create CAD sketches, construction details, and print recolors with a high level of proficiency.
• Develop silhouettes, prints, fabrications, and color palettes for assigned categories.
• Independently own projects from concept to completion, including design handoffs and approvals.
• Lead fittings, assess garment construction, and provide clear feedback.
• Prepare tech packs for costing and set up production BOMs for fabric, trim, and packaging.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with merchandising, product development, technical design, licensing, and sales teams to align creative direction with business objectives.
• Collaborate with patternmakers and sewers to execute design intent and ensure quality standards.
• Support sourcing by creating development and sourcing sheets, concept approvals, and fabric/trim boards.
• Oversee junior designers work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.

Process & Systems Management

• Maintain PLM systems with up-to-date tracking, approvals, and style information.
• Organize and prepare sample racks, shipments to buyers, and market samples.
• Assist in preparing trend presentations, market analysis reports, and seasonal assortments.

Market Research & Trend Analysis

• Conduct market and trend research to identify new opportunities.
• Provide sales teams with market intelligence and competitive insights.
• Contribute to conceptual presentations and seasonal strategy planning.

General Support & Administration

• Assist with organizing design files, documents, and in-house sample cut tickets.
• Coordinate buyer and licensor shipments and approvals.
• Prepare materials for internal and external presentations.

Qualifications

Experience

• 6+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably in mens fashion.
• Experience designing for GAP, Eddie Bauer, or similar brands.
• Club packaging experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or a related field strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and PLM systems.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and technical specifications.
• Confidently assess and communicate color and fabric approvals.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Effective mentorship and leadership skills to guide junior designers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Expectations

• Ability to learn quickly, take direction, and display a positive, respectful attitude.
• Strong desire to grow professionally and build design skills.
• Consistent punctuality and good attendance.
• Strong collaboration with team members across departments.
• Innovative thinking, with the ability to spot trends and plan future seasons while executing current deliverables.
• Effective time management to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with major club accounts such as Costco and Sams Club.
• Strong fabric knowledge to support sourcing and production approvals.

Compensation

At FAM Brands, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation. Salary ranges for positions are based on job level, location, and market data. We offer competitive benefits and are dedicated to equal pay for equal work. Specific salary offers depend on each candidates qualifications and experience. FAM Brands also offers all employees participation in our annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales).

Compensation Range: $82,500 - $95,000 USD

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities & Diversity

FAM Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. FAM Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice for Job Applicants

FAM LLC values your privacy. This notice outlines our practices regarding the personal information of job applicants in compliance with the CCPA.

What We Collect: We collect information you provide in your job application, including contact details, educational and employment history.

Purpose: We use this information to evaluate your application and manage the hiring process.

Disclosure: Your personal information may be shared with service providers assisting with recruitment and as required by law.

Your Rights: Under the CCPA, you have the right to access and request deletion of your personal information and to not face discrimination for exercising these rights.

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact recruiting@fambrands.com.

By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.

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