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.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly creative and technically skilled Designer, Activewear to lead the design and development of trend-forward, performance-driven apparel. This individual will play a key role in building innovative collections across men’s activewear categories that balance fashion, function, and commercial viability.
Key Responsibilities:
Own the design process from concept to final prototype across multiple product categories
Create seasonal trend, color, and fabric direction aligned with brand positioning and customer needs
Develop original, innovative silhouettes and construction details that reflect a deep understanding of technical performance wear
Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, tech design, and merchandising to ensure design intent is executed on time and within margin targets
Present design concepts, line plans, and seasonal boards to internal teams and retail partners
Oversee and mentor Associate or Assistant Designers, supporting their growth and development
Partner with sourcing teams to select materials that balance performance, cost, and sustainability goals
Maintain awareness of market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights
Travel domestically or internationally as needed for inspiration, development, or vendor collaboration
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in activewear design, preferably in both performance and athleisure categories
Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit, and fabrications specific to activewear
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator and Photoshop) and PLM systems (Centric preferred)
Excellent sketching, presentation, and storytelling skills
Strong understanding of costing, development timelines, and commercial goals
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Experience working with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners
Preferred:
Experience with licensed brands and/or working with key retail partners (e.g., Target, Walmart, department stores, etc.)
Passion for wellness, fitness, and sustainability
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).
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in activewear design
- Experience in both performance and athleisure categories
- Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit, and activewear fabrications
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop
- Proficiency in PLM systems; Centric preferred
- Excellent sketching, presentation, and storytelling skills
- Strong understanding of costing, development timelines, and commercial goals
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Experience working with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners
- Experience with licensed brands or key retail partners
- Passion for wellness, fitness, and sustainability
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.
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