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FAM Brands

Multi-brand activewear retailer and wholesaler

Design Manager - Menswear

Product & Experience DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBeverly Hills, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in apparel design, including 3–5 or more years in a leadership role.
  • Proven success managing and developing multiple design teams and/or managers.
  • Strong background in sportswear, activewear, or performance apparel is preferred.
  • Deep understanding of the full product lifecycle from concept through production.
  • Ability to balance creative vision with commercial and margin goals.
  • Ability to translate business objectives into design direction.
  • Strong project management capabilities in fast-paced environments.
  • Cross-functional partnership experience.
  • Strong trend awareness and ability to drive innovation.
  • Ability to operate with speed, agility, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop three Design Managers across Men’s categories.
  • Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable design culture.
  • Provide clear direction, feedback, and career development opportunities for design teams.
  • Champion creativity while ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
  • Define and drive the overall design vision across all categories.
  • Ensure consistency in brand identity, seasonal storytelling, and product aesthetics.
  • Review and approve design concepts, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and customer expectations.
  • Elevate product design through trend-right innovation and competitive benchmarking.
  • Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, and Production teams to build compelling assortments.
  • Translate business objectives into actionable design strategies.
  • Ensure designs meet margin targets, cost constraints, and production feasibility.
  • Oversee seasonal calendars, ensuring timely delivery of all design milestones.
  • Work closely with merchandising to align on assortment plans and category strategies.
  • Partner with sourcing and development teams to ensure material and construction innovation.
  • Collaborate with marketing and branding teams on campaigns, lookbooks, and product storytelling.
  • Represent design priorities and insights in leadership meetings.
  • Maintain knowledge of market trends, consumer behavior, and the competitive landscape.
  • Drive innovation through research, travel, and trend forecasting.
  • Identify new opportunities for growth and category expansion.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong background in sportswear, activewear, or performance apparel.

About the Company

FAM Brands

Multi-brand activewear retailer and wholesaler

FAM Brands combines several active lifestyle and outdoor labels—such as Marika, Eddie Bauer, Three Dots, and Wildfox—to sell mid-to-premium apparel through upscale retailers, warehouse clubs, and online platforms. The product lineup spans athletic and casual wear designed for gym-goers, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyday use, with emphasis on quality and sustainable fabrics and responsible manufacturing. It differentiates itself by aggregating multiple recognized brands under one umbrella and selling through multiple channels, plus ongoing community and sustainability initiatives. Its goal is to offer high-quality, stylish clothing at various price points while expanding its retail, wholesale, and online reach and supporting community and environmental programs.

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