Full-Time

Denim Designer

FAM Brands

FAM Brands

Multi-brand activewear retailer and wholesaler

Compensation Overview

$80k - $90k/yr

+ Annual bonus + Commission

Beverly Hills, CA, USA

In Person

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

Bachelor's

Category
Art, Graphics & Animation (2)
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Required Skills
CAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • The candidate must have 3–6 years of denim or apparel design experience, with ownership of product from concept through bulk production.
  • The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience.
  • The candidate must have strong knowledge of denim construction, wash processes, and garment dye and finishing techniques.
  • The candidate must have advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and be comfortable using Excel and PLM systems.
  • The candidate must have a portfolio demonstrating design point of view and technical execution across men's or women's denim.
  • The candidate must be able to present concepts confidently and defend design decisions to cross-functional partners and leadership.
  • The candidate must have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across several style groups simultaneously.
  • The candidate must have experience working directly with overseas vendors, mills, or laundries on product development.
Responsibilities
  • Interpret seasonal direction and creative briefs from senior designers and leadership, translating them into a cohesive denim assortment.
  • Create CAD sketches, construction details, and print recolors with a high level of proficiency.
  • Develop silhouettes, prints, fabrications, and color palettes for assigned men's and women's denim tops and bottoms categories.
  • Independently own projects from concept to completion, including design handoffs and approvals.
  • Lead fittings, assess garment construction, and provide clear, actionable feedback to Technical Design.
  • Prepare tech packs for costing and set up production bills of materials for fabric, trim, and packaging.
  • Partner directly with mills and laundries on wash development, novelty finishes, and new fabrication opportunities.
  • 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 and trim boards.
  • Oversee junior designers' work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.
  • Maintain PLM systems with up-to-date tracking, approvals, and style information for assigned categories.
  • Organize and prepare sample racks, shipments to buyers, and market samples.
  • Assist in preparing trend presentations, market analysis reports, and seasonal assortments.
  • Conduct market and trend research to identify new opportunities across men's and women's denim.
  • Provide sales teams with market intelligence and competitive insights.
  • Contribute to conceptual presentations and seasonal strategy planning.
  • 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.

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