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.
Location: 5553 Bandini Blvd, Bell, CA 90201 through February 20, 2026 | Relocating to 9250 Beverly Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 on February 23, 2026
About the RoleThe Associate Technical Designer is responsible for managing all aspects of technical design to ensure the fit, function, and quality of our products meet both design vision and customer expectations. You will translate design concepts into precise technical specifications, partner closely with cross-functional teams, and drive the development of innovative activewear products from sketch to production.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Specifications & DevelopmentTranslate design concepts into clear, detailed tech packs, including specifications for fit, construction, and fabrications.
Develop and maintain accurate product specifications and garment measurements across all styles.
Create graded size specifications to ensure fit consistency across all size ranges.
Conduct and lead live fit sessions with cross-functional partners and fit models.
Evaluate and adjust garments to meet functional, performance, and aesthetic requirements.
Ensure all styles meet company fit standards, brand expectations, and customer needs.
Work closely with design, production, pattern making, and overseas factories to manage development from concept through final samples.
Partner with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve fit, construction, and quality issues.
Communicate technical updates, changes, and approvals to all relevant teams.
Ensure all fabrics, trims, and components undergo appropriate testing.
Collaborate with materials and product development teams to source and validate fabrics aligning with design intent and performance needs.
Identify and recommend process improvements, tools, and software to enhance technical design workflow.
Maintain and update PLM systems (Centric preferred) with current specifications and development status.
Review samples to ensure they meet high-quality standards before bulk production.
Approve final samples and partner with production teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in final product execution.
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Manufacturing, or a related field.
2+ years of technical design experience in the apparel industry; activewear or performance apparel preferred.
Experience with garment fit, grading, construction, and activewear-specific fabrics.
Proficiency in PLM systems (Centric experience highly desirable).
Expertise in Adobe Illustrator and related design software.
Strong knowledge of garment construction, patterns, and manufacturing processes.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.
Familiarity with performance fabric properties and testing protocols.
Experience working with international vendors and factories.
Knowledge of multiple apparel categories.
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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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.
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