Associate Designer

FAM Brands; Headquarters; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FAM Brands seeks a seasoned fashion product designer to support category concepts from ideation to production. You will manage design data in Centric PLM, collaborate across sales, design, and merchandising, and prepare compelling design presentations and specs for new lines.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in design, proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop, and a strong portfolio. Experience with PLM systems and mass-market/licensed brands is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fashion design, textiles, or product design.
• 4+ years of design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience with PLM systems is a must for this role.
• Experience in the mass market and licensed brands is a plus.
• A portfolio of relevant design work is required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design process for assigned category, from concept to final product.
• Maintain all style and design information in Centric PLM.
• Collaborate with sales, senior design, and merchandising teams to develop new product ideas.
• Create design presentations and product specs using the PLM system.
• Research and stay up-to-date on industry trends.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for products using PLM.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure products are manufactured to spec.
• Participate in fit sessions to ensure design and quality standards.

Skills

Design experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in fashion design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Centric PLM

Job description

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 boutiquesacross 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.

We’re officially moving into our new HQ in Beverly Hills (August 2026)

9242 Beverly Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Some of what you’ll do

Support the design process for assigned category, from concept to final product.

Maintain all style and design information in Centric PLM.

Collaborate with the sales, senior design, and merchandising teams to conceptualize and develop new product ideas.

Create design presentations and product specs for new product lines using the PLM system.

Research and stay up-to-date on trends in the industry.

Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for products using the PLM system.

Collaborate with vendors to ensure that products are manufactured to specification.

Participate in fit sessions to ensure that products meet design and quality standards.

What you’ll need to succeed

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as fashion design, textiles, or product design.

4+ years of experience in design.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.

Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with PLM systems is a must for this role.

Experience in the mass market and licensed brands is a plus.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

A portfolio of relevant design work is required.

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 - $42 USD

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