Full-Time

Apparel Product Developer

FAM Brands

FAM Brands

Multi-brand activewear retailer and wholesaler

Compensation Overview

$80k - $90k/yr

+ Annual bonus

Beverly Hills, CA, USA

In Person

The company is moving to its Beverly Hills headquarters in August 2026.

Category
Product
Required Skills
Product Management

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Requirements
  • At least 3 years of apparel product development or production experience in apparel wholesale, retail, or related industries.
  • A strong understanding of the product development process from concept through production.
  • Experience with Centric PLM, bill of materials management, and product data maintenance.
Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day product development activities across multiple brands, seasons, and vendor partners.
  • Track development milestones and ensure adherence to seasonal calendars.
  • Partner with Product Management, Design, and Merchandising teams throughout the development process.
  • Review lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and development submissions, and communicate comments and approvals to vendors.
  • Evaluate color submissions and ensure alignment with brand standards.
  • Support development of prints, graphics, embellishments, washes, and specialty treatments.
  • Identify and resolve development, construction, and quality issues.
  • Lead or support fabric and trim sourcing initiatives aligned with brand identity and target costs.
  • Partner with Product Management and Design and Merchandising teams to support costing goals.
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to balance quality, design intent, and cost requirements.
  • Manage vendor communications, development timelines, approvals, and issue resolution.
  • Maintain accurate product information, bills of materials, approvals, and development records within Centric PLM.
  • Ensure seasonal data, sample tracking, and documentation are organized and up to date.
  • Track inbound and outbound development packages and samples, including receipt, distribution, and follow-up.
  • Maintain organized seasonal sample archives and material libraries.
  • Partner with Design, Merchandising, Sales, and Technical Design teams to support product execution.
  • Participate in SMS reviews, milestone meetings, and seasonal development meetings.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, standard operating procedures, and team efficiency.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of team processes.

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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What believers are saying

  • 2025 site updates show ongoing Costco and Sam’s Club distribution for heritage brands.
  • FAM Brands won Project Gigaton Giga-Guru status again in 2025, strengthening retailer ties.
  • The April 2026 Boys and Girls Club backpack drive supports employer brand and recruiting.

What critics are saying

  • FAM Brands.com showed an empty collection page in June 2025, signaling weak direct sales.
  • Wildfox was bought after store closures in February 2020, proving turnaround risk.
  • Heavy wholesale exposure to Costco and Sam’s Club squeezes margins and retailer bargaining power.

What makes FAM Brands unique

  • Founded 2000, FAM Brands spans Marika, Eddie Bauer, Three Dots, and Wildfox.
  • It designs, manufactures, and sells through Costco, Sam’s Club, and specialty boutiques.
  • It owns acquired brands, preserving distressed labels like Wildfox and Three Dots.

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Benefits

Annual bonus program or commission program (Sales)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support