Associate Menswear Designer Job at FAM Brands in Los Angeles

Associate Menswear Designer

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.

Job Responsibilities

Create CADs sketches & construction

Collaborate with senior designers on creating trend presentation and market research

Organize development/sourcing sheets

Create concept approvals for licensors

Generate style #s

Intermediate capabilities in Photoshop and Illustrator; sketches, construction, color updates, print recolors, trend presentations (layouts)

Assist in fittings and record fit notes and provide feedback, lead when senior designer is not available

Must collaborate with merch and licensing on future and current developments

Set up initial tech packs for costing

Set up and update production BOM for fabric, trim details and colors. Add standard product packaging items for production.

Take full ownership of styles (not full line), from conception to completion

Lead prelim/prod handoff styles responsible

Reviewing PP samples and advise comments to tech/production

Review production approvals and provide comments to review with your senior designer/management

Set up sourcing sheets for fabric/trims for PD to source

Maintain PLM with approval dates in tracker

Organize/prepare samples racks

Photo/tagging the line for shipments to the buyers

General assistance in everyday work, organizing design files and documents

Sending buyer/licensor shipment packages for approvals

Assist with submitting cut tickets for in house samples

Prepare market sample with sales callouts

Create fabric and trim boards based on presentation needs

Submit creative request for production needs

Provide clear direction to patternmaker/sewers for garment construction

Work with senior designer to collaborate with PD and Production on future season development

Expectations

Ability to learn and take direction

Must be organized and detail oriented

Must work diligently and quickly

Display a positive and respectful attitude

Must maintain good attendance

Being punctual

Need have a desire to grow and eagerness to build skills

Must be able to communicate effectively

Must be able to meet deadlines

Should collaborate with team members

Location Notice

This is a full-time, onsite position based at our current headquarters in Bell, CA. In Q1 of 2026, we will relocate to our new corporate office in Beverly Hills, CA (90210). Candidates must be comfortable working onsite at both locations.

Why Join Us

At FAM Brands, you'll be part of a high-energy team creating smart, accessible product for some of the nation's largest retailers. This role is ideal for an associate-level designer who understands the demands of value-driven apparel and wants to grow their skill set while delivering product that sells at scale. If you're ready to learn, execute, and contribute to a high-performing team, we want to hear from you.

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

$32.50 - $40 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 recruiting@fambrands.com.

By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.

In Summary: 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 . FAM Brands is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace . Full-time, onsite position based at our current headquarters in Bell, CA . En Español: Associate Menswear Designer Fundado en 2000, FAM Brands diseña, fabrica y vende ropa deportiva para hombres y mujeres y vestimenta activa a grandes minoristas, tiendas de boxes grandes y boutiques especializadas en todo el país y alrededor del mundo. Nuestra cartera de marcas patentadas incluye Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots y Balance Collection, mientras que una lista parcial de socios licenciantes incluyen Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer y Woolrich. Con la capacidad de producir más de 75 millones de unidades al año, nuestra misión sigue siendo hacer ropa de primera calidad accesible a todos a un valor impresionante e irresistible precio. Esa es la diferencia de las marcas FAM. Tome plena posesión de los estilos (no completa línea), desde la concepción hasta la finalización Liderazgo preliminar/producir estilo responsable Revisar muestras de PP y asesorar comentarios a tecnología / producción Revise las aprobaciones de producción y proporcione comentarios para revisar con su diseñador / gerencia senior Configurar hojas de abastecimiento de tejidos / recortes para PD para obtener fuente Mantenga PLM con fechas de aprobación en el rastreador Organizar / preparar estanterías de muestras Fotografía / etiquetado para envíos a los compradores asistencia general en el trabajo cotidiano, organización de archivos de diseño y documentos Enviar paquetes de envío de apoyo al comprador / licenciante para aprobar con tarjetas cortadas para las muestras Crear rápidamente un mercado con muestras y tablas de distribución basadas en detalles de presentación Solicitar información creativa sobre las necesidades de fabricación Proporcionar una dirección clara para que los fabricantes / vendedores se orienten a la producción Los miembros del equipo operativo deben tener una buena capacidad para trabajar con Bell Production y Desarrollo Ejecutoriales Deben ser capaces de desarrollar una actitud de comunicación puntual y mantenerse a tiempo suficiente como para cumplir con los plazos establecidos. En el primer trimestre de 2026, nos trasladaremos a nuestra nueva oficina corporativa en Beverly Hills, CA (90210). Los candidatos deben estar cómodos trabajando en ambos lugares. ¿Por qué unirse a nosotros en FAM Brands, serás parte de un equipo de alta energía que crea productos inteligentes y accesibles para algunos de los minoristas más grandes del país. Este papel es ideal para un diseñador asociado que entiende las demandas de la ropa impulsada por valor y quiere aumentar su conjunto de habilidades mientras entrega un producto que vende a escala. Si estás listo para aprender, ejecutar y contribuir a un equipo con alto rendimiento, queremos escucharte. Compensación En FAM Brands, estamos comprometidos a ofrecer rangos justos y transparentes de compensación. Las posiciones dedicadas se basan en el nivel de salario, ubicación y datos competitivos del mercado. Estamos dispuestos a pagar igualdad de oportunidades laborales. Esta política se aplica a todas las prácticas laborales dentro de nuestra organización, incluidas la contratación, el reclutamiento, la promoción, la terminación, la despedida, el retiro, la licencia de ausencia, la compensación, los beneficios, la formación y el aprendizaje. FAM Brands toma decisiones de empleo basadas únicamente en calificaciones, mérito y necesidades empresariales en ese momento. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notificación para solicitantes de trabajo FAM LLC valora su privacidad.