Full-Time

Women's Designer

Club Division

FAM Brands

FAM Brands

Multi-brand activewear retailer and wholesaler

Compensation Overview

$80k - $90k/yr

+ Annual bonus program

Beverly Hills, CA, USA

In Person

The new headquarters is scheduled to open in Beverly Hills in August 2026.

Category
Product & Experience Design (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

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Requirements
  • At least 5 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.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor junior designers.
  • Ability to stay organized, manage details, and handle 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, providing feedback and guidance on best practices.
  • Manage computer-aided design sketches, construction details, technical packages, sourcing sheets, and bills of materials.
  • Ensure all technical packages 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 product lifecycle management systems.
  • Collaborate with merchandising, licensing, product development, and sales teams.
  • 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 perspective.
  • 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

  • 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