Full-Time

Senior Designer

Womens

FAM Brands

FAM Brands

Multi-brand activewear retailer and wholesaler

Compensation Overview

$100k - $110k/yr

Beverly Hills, CA, USA

In Person

The company is moving to Beverly Hills in August 2026.

Category
Art, Graphics & Animation (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

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Requirements
  • 8–12+ years of experience in women's apparel design.
  • Mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator, and PLM systems.
  • Strong understanding of fabric, trim, and garment construction.
  • Proficiency in color theory, trend forecasting, and market insights.
  • Leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor junior designers.
  • Ability to manage shifting priorities and timelines.
  • Strong presentation skills and a keen eye for emerging trends.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end design process across multiple product categories.
  • Independently own complex projects from ideation through production.
  • Provide creative strategy and present concepts to internal stakeholders and licensing partners.
  • Mentor and oversee junior designers and provide feedback and guidance on best practices.
  • Manage CAD sketches, construction details, tech packs, sourcing sheets, and bills of materials.
  • Ensure all tech packs and design files are accurate and production-ready.
  • Guide fittings, review pre-production samples, and provide feedback to technical and production teams.
  • Maintain and organize sample racks, design files, and approval trackers in PLM.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, licensing, product development, and sales.
  • Photograph and tag the line and prepare product shipments for buyers and licensors.
  • Create trend and market analysis reports to support sales presentations.
  • Oversee market sample preparation, fabric and trim boards, and showroom setup.
  • Provide construction direction to patternmakers and sewers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Innovative thinking with a commercial eye.
  • Ability to lead with confidence and humility.
  • Eagerness to grow, build skills, and elevate the team.
  • Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

FAM Brands groups multiple active lifestyle and outdoor apparel labels, selling through upscale retailers, warehouse clubs, and online to fit different budgets. Its core lines include Marika, Eddie Bauer, Three Dots, and Wildfox, offering mid-to-premium activewear and casual wear for gym-goers, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyday wear. The company curates several brand lines under one umbrella and distributes across multiple sales channels to reach diverse customers. Its goal is to provide high-quality, stylish, and more sustainable clothing while supporting community and environmental initiatives.

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Headquarters

Bell, California

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FAM Brands won Project Gigaton Giga-Guru status again in 2025, strengthening retailer ties.
  • The TOOTRiS childcare program supports retention in a labor-tight apparel operations environment.
  • Recent Marika expansion and La Vie Jet Setter acquisition show active portfolio building.

What critics are saying

  • Wholesale concentration on Costco and Sam’s Club compresses pricing power quickly.
  • Eddie Bauer and Wildfox licensing depends on renewals, brand control, and partner economics.
  • No 2026 hiring, funding, or launch headlines signal stagnation if retail demand weakens.

What makes FAM Brands unique

  • FAM Brands runs design, manufacturing, and distribution in one vertically integrated stack.
  • Its portfolio spans Marika, Eddie Bauer, Three Dots, and Wildfox across segments.
  • Costco and Sam’s Club placement broadens reach beyond boutique-only activewear competitors.

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Benefits

Annual bonus program or commission program (Sales)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support