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.
WHO WE ARE
At FAM Brands, we deliver apparel that stands out for its quality, value, and style. Our Club Division works with major retailers like Costco and Sam's Club to bring exceptional products to millions of customers. We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Product Development Associate to play a key role in supporting the product lifecycle, ensuring every product is on track, on trend, and ready for success.
This role is ideal for someone eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the behind-the-scenes magic of apparel development.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Product Development Associate, you’ll support the end-to-end product creation process, ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely execution:
- Support Product Development: Assist in managing the product development timeline from concept through production handoff.
- Maintain PLM Accuracy: Input and update all product details, including tech packs, style numbers, and material specifications, into Centric PLM.
- Partner with Teams: Work closely with design, production, and merchandising teams to ensure product details and deadlines are aligned.
- Vendor Communication: Support communication with vendors regarding sample requests, approvals, and updates on timelines.
- Track Samples & Approvals: Coordinate the flow of prototypes and samples, tracking approvals and ensuring timelines are met.
- Prepare Product Documents: Assist in creating and maintaining tech packs, including BOMs, construction details, and colorways.
- Support Fit and Development Meetings: Participate in fit sessions and development meetings, taking notes and ensuring follow-ups are executed.
- Assist with Trend & Material Research: Help gather insights on fabric, trims, and trends to support new product development.
- Organize Product Data: Ensure accurate product information, updates, and approvals are maintained for internal tracking and vendor communications.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM
We’re looking for a motivated team player with an eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for the product development process:
- Bachelor’s degree in fashion, textiles, product development, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in product development, production, or a similar role (apparel industry experience preferred).
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to assist with tech packs and product details.
- Experience with PLM systems (Centric PLM experience is a plus).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills to work effectively across teams and vendors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking timelines, samples, and costs.
- A passion for apparel and a desire to grow your career in product development.
WHY JOIN US?
- Hands-On Experience: Work on products that make it to major retailers and into customers’ hands.
- Learn and Grow: Develop your skills and expertise in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where mentorship and growth are encouraged.
- Dynamic Collaboration: Partner with design, production, and merchandising teams to see how ideas come to life.
- Impactful Role: Your work will play a key part in keeping our product development process organized, on time, and successful.
- Culture That Cares: Join a team that values hard work, creativity, and teamwork in building a legacy of excellence.
Ready to kickstart your product development career? Apply today and help us deliver apparel that exceeds expectations in the Club Division at FAM Brands!
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
$75,000—$85,000 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.
