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.
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Associate Designer to join our team, focusing on the design and development of accessories, including but not limited to bags, wallets, belts, and other related products. The Associate Designer will work closely with the Senior Designer and cross-functional teams to create innovative designs that align with the brand's vision, market trends, and customer demands.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design and development of accessories from concept through production, focusing on bags and related products.
- Collaborate with the Senior Designer to research market trends, materials, color palettes, and silhouettes.
- Create detailed sketches, technical drawings, and CAD designs to support the development process.
- Work closely with the product development, sourcing, and production teams to ensure designs are executed accurately and meet quality standards.
- Assist in the selection of materials, hardware, and trims that align with the brand’s aesthetic and cost targets.
- Contribute to the creation of mood boards, trend presentations, and design packages for seasonal collections.
- Attend fittings and design review meetings, providing input on construction, fit, and overall product integrity.
- Ensure that all designs are aligned with market trends, customer needs, and brand guidelines.
- Assist with developing tech packs and BOMs (Bill of Materials) to communicate design details to vendors.
- Participate in vendor communications and attend sample reviews to provide feedback and ensure alignment with the design vision.
- Keep up to date with industry trends, including new materials, techniques, and design innovations, and apply this knowledge to the design process.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or a related field.
- Experience: 2-3 years of experience in accessories design, with a focus on bags, wallets, or similar products.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and CAD programs; experience with PLM software, such as Centric, is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of materials, hardware, and construction techniques for accessories.
- Creativity: Ability to translate fashion trends and customer insights into innovative and marketable designs.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring designs meet quality and aesthetic standards.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Competencies:
- Strong sense of fashion and accessories trends.
- Ability to think both creatively and commercially.
- Excellent sketching and CAD skills.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Highly organized with a strong sense of urgency and attention to deadlines.
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).
Compensation Range
$31.25—$35 USD
Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities & Diversity
FAM Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. FAM Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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.
