Associate Designer

Brick Executive Search; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brick Executive Search is seeking a design professional to assist the activewear team in Long Beach. You will contribute from concept through final approval, supporting sketches, CADs, and tech packs while maintaining samples and libraries in a fast-paced, luxury-focused environment.

The role requires 2–4 years of activewear design experience, a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design or related field, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (Photoshop a plus). Hybrid work in Long Beach, CA is offered.

Qualifications

• Activewear design experience with knowledge of luxury/performance brands.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; Photoshop a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
• Strong eye for trend, color, fabrication, and technical construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist design team across all stages of seasonal activewear collections.
• Support sketches and CAD revisions in Illustrator; track line sheets.
• Maintain concept boards for performance, color, silhouette, and luxury positioning.
• Support tech pack creation with construction and spec details.
• Attend fit sessions and record adjustments; keep docs updated.

Skills

Activewear design

Trend awareness

Collaboration

Detail oriented

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the design team across all stages of seasonal activewear collections, from concept through final approval
• Support the creation and revision of sketches and CADs in Adobe Illustrator
• Help build and maintain concept boards capturing performance innovation, color direction, silhouette, fabrication, and luxury positioning
• Track and update line sheets with current styles, colorways, and development status
• Support tech pack creation with precise construction, fabrication, and spec details appropriate to performance and luxury standards
• Attend fit sessions, record adjustments, and update all relevant documents
• Maintain physical and digital fabric, trim, and sample libraries
• Communicate with overseas vendors as directed to support sample tracking and development timelines
• Take notes during design and development meetings; distribute and follow up on action items
• Keep the design studio, samples, and racks organized and presentation-ready at all times
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
• 2–4 years of experience designing activewear; experience with luxury or premium performance brands a strong plus
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator required; Photoshop a plus
• Strong eye for trend, color, fabrication, and technical construction within the activewear and performance markets
• Understanding of luxury brand aesthetics and the ability to translate elevated design sensibility into functional apparel
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and consistent follow-through
• Thrives in a fast-paced, launch-mode environment and adapts quickly to shifting priorities
• Self-motivated, solutions-oriented, and a natural collaborator
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Must be based in or able to commute to Long Beach, CA; hybrid schedule

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Long Beach, CA