Design Assistant

FAM Brands; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

FAM Brands in Beverly Hills is seeking a Design Assistant to support the Senior Designer in creating sports bra designs and assisting with trend research, mood boards, and presentations.

You will work with Technical Design and Product Development to ensure accurate construction details, manage samples and tech packs, and collaborate with Merchandising, Production, and Marketing to support launches. The role emphasizes organization and proactive teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous documentation for design processes.
• Ability to translate concepts into clear design briefs and tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Designer in conceptualizing and developing sports bra designs.
• Contribute to trend research, mood boards, and presentation materials.
• Help prepare design sketches and boards for internal reviews and approvals.
• Coordinate with Technical Design and Product Development to ensure correct construction and fit.
• Track prototypes, manage sample logistics, and maintain a sample library.
• Support launches with merch, marketing, and production teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CLO 3D

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 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.

Design Assistant

• Design Collaboration
  • Assist the Senior Designer in conceptualizing and developing sports bra designs that align with FAM Brands' aesthetic and performance standards.
  • Contribute to trend research, seasonal mood boards, and inspiration materials to guide the design direction.
  • Help prepare presentation boards and design sketches for internal reviews and approvals.
• Technical & Product Development
  • Work with the Technical Design and Product Development teams to ensure accurate execution of design details construction, and fit.
  • Maintain knowledge of performance fabrics, trims and garment construction methods specific to sports bras.
  • Assist in sample fittings, document feedback and make timely updates to tech packs as needed.
• Sample Management
  • Track and organize prototype and sample requests, ensuring they meet deadlines and quality requirements.
  • Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams to manage sample logistics and maintain an organized sample library.
  • Support the Senior Designer in reviewing and approving lab dips, fabric swatches and other pre-production materials.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Partner with Merchandising, Production and Marketing teams to support successful product launches and campaigns.
  • Provide product knowledge, design insights and creative assets for photoshoots and marketing collateral.
  • Gather feedback from internal stakeholders and customers to inform future improvements and innovations.
• Administrative & Organizational Tasks
  • Update and maintain design documentation (tech packs, line sheets, BOMs) with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Track project timelines, monitor critical milestones, and help ensure on-time delivery of key design components.
  • Prepare materials for seasonal line presentations and internal design meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in apparel design (internship or entry-level experience will be considered).
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and related design software.
  • Familiarity with 3D design software (e.g., CLO 3D) is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of fabric properties, garment construction and printing techniques.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate design concepts clearly and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Detail-Oriented: Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail for accurate documentation and sample tracking.
• Passionate & Curious: Genuine interest in fitness, performance apparel, and staying informed about emerging trends and technologies in the market.
• Adaptable: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and pivot quickly as priorities shift.

COMPENSATIONAt 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: $25 USD - $30 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.

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