Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiques across the country and throughout the world. Our portfolio of proprietary brands features Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, while a partial list of licensing partners includes Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich.
With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price.
That's the FAM Brands difference.
Work Location
This position is based onsite at our current Bell, CA office and will transition to our new Beverly Hills, CA headquarters in February 2026. Candidates must be able to commute to both locations.
About the Role
The Design Assistant plays a critical support role within the Design team, contributing to the development and execution of seasonal apparel collections. This position is ideal for someone early in their design career who is eager to gain hands-on experience and grow within the apparel industry. The role will assist across various facets of the design process, from CAD sketching and tech pack updates to fabric swatch preparation, buyer presentation support, and PLM tracking.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Development Support
Assist with creating CAD sketches, construction details, and updates to tech packs.
Maintain and update CADs and style records across multiple accounts.
Support concept approvals for licensors and prepare documentation.
Generate style numbers and maintain organized style libraries.
Prepare market samples and fabric/trim boards for seasonal presentations.
Sample & Production Coordination
Participate in fittings, take detailed notes, and recap key feedback for the team.
Update BOMs and tech packs for production and costing purposes.
Prep fabric punches and trims to hand off to Product Development for sourcing.
Submit cut tickets and assist with organizing internal sample tracking.
Process & Systems Management
Maintain up-to-date PLM records including tracking approval dates and sample status.
Organize and manage sample racks, fabric and trim binders, and related materials.
Tag and photograph product lines for buyer shipments and showroom set-ups.
Ship and track buyer and licensor approvals.
Presentation & Creative Support
Cut and mount paper dolls and color cards for buyer presentations.
Submit creative services requests for production and presentation needs.
Assist in organizing and preparing internal sales and trend presentation materials.
Qualifications
Experience
2+ years of relevant internship or professional experience in apparel design. Especially helpful if you've worked on designs that fit into the Banana Republic aesthetic.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field strongly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop required.
Familiarity with PLM systems and garment construction fundamentals.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Expectations
Eagerness to learn, take direction, and contribute positively to team culture.
Dependable, punctual, and committed to high-quality work.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to pitch in across departments.
Able to meet deadlines with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
Desire to grow professionally within apparel design.
COMPENSATION
At FAM Brands, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation. Salary ranges for positions are based on job level, location, and market data. We offer competitive benefits and are dedicated to equal pay for equal work. Specific salary offers depend on each candidate’s qualifications and experience. FAM Brands also offers all employees participation in our annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales).
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice for Job Applicants
FAM LLC values your privacy. This notice outlines our practices regarding the personal information of job applicants in compliance with the CCPA.
What We Collect: We collect information you provide in your job application, including contact details, educational and employment history.
Purpose: We use this information to evaluate your application and manage the hiring process.
Disclosure: Your personal information may be shared with service providers assisting with recruitment and as required by law.
Your Rights: Under the CCPA, you have the right to access and request deletion of your personal information and to not face discrimination for exercising these rights.
For questions or to exercise your rights, contact [email protected].
By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.
Top Skills
What We Do
Three Decades of Leadership In The Fashion Industry
Founded in 1985 by Frank Zarabi, FAM Brands provides innovative fashion, design, brand development, and distribution solutions to a wide range of retail and wholesale clients and partners. Our unique performance materials and versatile apparel designs-along with our competitive pricing strategies-have enabled us to become leaders in apparel industry. Our ability to thrive, centers around impeccable design and excellent branding. Our designers and production teams collaborate closely with our factories to create exception fashion strategies and details. Our world-class brands include Marika, Balance Collection, Bally Total Fitness, Tehama, Peace and Pearls, Eddie Bauer, Orvis, Woolrich, and more.
We are the trailblazers for activewear. Champions of fitness. We're for simple, elegant and vibrant designs. Our employees are star-reachers, bridge-builders, leaders and teammates. We are family-owned and operated. We are FAM Brands. We are growing and focused on strategic initiatives. Our factories are safe and our employees are valued. We are worldwide, world-class, forward-thinking and forward-looking. We work hard and believe in the work we do. We're for executional excellence and achieving our dreams. We are FAM Brands.
