Associate Designer – Men’s Sportswear (Off-Price Apparel)

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 creative, detail-oriented Associate Designer to support the design and development of men’s sportswear for off-price and volume retailers. This role is a key part of our growing team focused on delivering commercial, trend-aware product for national accounts such as TJX and Burlington. You’ll assist in all aspects of the design process—concept, CADs, tech packs, sample reviews, and approvals—while learning how to balance aesthetic with price, margin, and speed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Seasonal Development: Assist in the design and development of men’s apparel collections, including tops, bottoms, outerwear, and layering pieces geared toward off-price customers

• CAD & Line Sheet Creation: Create and update technical sketches, color-ups, and line sheets in Illustrator; maintain seasonal CAD libraries and style files

• Tech Pack Support: Help build and maintain tech packs in PLM, ensuring all design details, trims, and construction specs are accurate and production-ready

• Sample Management: Track and organize proto, SMS, and TOP samples; assist in fit sessions and communicate comments to technical design and product development

• Trend Research: Research color, silhouette, and fabric trends appropriate for the men’s mass market apparel space; contribute to concept boards and seasonal inspiration decks

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Designer and cross-functional teams—including Merchandising, Product Development, and Sales—to ensure designs align with brand strategy, cost, and customer expectations

• PLM & Calendar Tracking: Enter and maintain all seasonal design information and updates in Centric PLM, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in men’s apparel design, ideally in sportswear or value-tier/private label programs

• Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills required

• Familiarity with PLM systems (Centric preferred)

• Strong understanding of garment construction, technical design handoffs, and fabric types used in value-tier product

• Highly organized with strong communication skills and the ability to meet fast-paced deadlines

• Collaborative and eager to learn in a team environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

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.