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.
This position is based onsite at our current Bell, CA office and will transition to our new Beverly Hills, CA headquarters in Q3 2026. Candidates must be able to commute to both locations.
About the RoleThe Designer – Men’s Apparel is a critical member of the design team, responsible for developing innovative products and driving the creative process from concept through production. This role requires strong design skills, a keen understanding of market trends, and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating cross-functionally. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in men’s apparel and a passion for delivering compelling, market-right product.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Development & ExecutionInterpret seasonal direction and creative briefs from senior designers and leadership.
Create CAD sketches, construction details, and print recolors with a high level of proficiency.
Develop silhouettes, prints, fabrications, and color palettes for assigned categories.
Independently own projects from concept to completion, including design handoffs and approvals.
Lead fittings, assess garment construction, and provide clear feedback.
Prepare tech packs for costing and set up production BOMs for fabric, trim, and packaging.
Partner with merchandising, product development, technical design, licensing, and sales teams to align creative direction with business objectives.
Collaborate with patternmakers and sewers to execute design intent and ensure quality standards.
Support sourcing by creating development and sourcing sheets, concept approvals, and fabric/trim boards.
Oversee junior designers’ work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.
Maintain PLM systems with up-to-date tracking, approvals, and style information.
Organize and prepare sample racks, shipments to buyers, and market samples.
Assist in preparing trend presentations, market analysis reports, and seasonal assortments.
Conduct market and trend research to identify new opportunities.
Provide sales teams with market intelligence and competitive insights.
Contribute to conceptual presentations and seasonal strategy planning.
Assist with organizing design files, documents, and in-house sample cut tickets.
Coordinate buyer and licensor shipments and approvals.
Prepare materials for internal and external presentations.
6+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably in men’s fashion.
- Experience designing for GAP, Eddie Bauer, or similar brands.
Club packaging experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and PLM systems.
Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and technical specifications.
Confidently assess and communicate color and fabric approvals.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Effective mentorship and leadership skills to guide junior designers.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to learn quickly, take direction, and display a positive, respectful attitude.
Strong desire to grow professionally and build design skills.
Consistent punctuality and good attendance.
Strong collaboration with team members across departments.
Innovative thinking, with the ability to spot trends and plan future seasons while executing current deliverables.
Effective time management to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with major club accounts such as Costco and Sam's Club.
Strong fabric knowledge to support sourcing and production approvals.
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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What We Collect: We collect information you provide in your job application, including contact details, educational and employment history.
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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.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably in men's fashion.
- Experience designing for GAP, Eddie Bauer, or similar brands.
- Club packaging experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and PLM systems.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and technical specifications.
- Ability to assess and communicate color and fabric approvals.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Mentorship and leadership skills to guide junior designers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Experience working with major club accounts such as Costco and Sam's Club.
- Strong fabric knowledge to support sourcing and production approvals.
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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