Design Coordinator: Apparel & Textiles

FAM LLC; Headquarters (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

FAM Brands in Kentucky seeks an entry-level Design Coordinator to support the Design team. You will help prepare seasonal development materials, organize fabric and trim libraries, and assist with samples, line sheets, and presentations as the VP of Design directs.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 1–2 years in Design, Product Development, or related fields; proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel; familiarity with Centric PLM is a plus; strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1‑2 years of relevant experience in Design, Product Development, Production, Operations, or related fields.
• Experience working with Centric PLM systems a plus.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support deadlines aligned with the Design Calendar.
• Adaptable and able to quickly learn evolving systems, tools, and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain seasonal fabric and trim libraries, including fabric headers, trim headers, swatches, and development materials.
• Support the VP of Design by coordinating fabric and trim sourcing requests, yardage needs, vendor submissions, and communication with overseas offices and cross‑functional partners.
• Organize, track, and maintain seasonal development samples, prototypes, and materials for design reviews, sourcing meetings, and presentations.
• Maintain the T.O.P. sample room, textile library, and seasonal archives, including organizing materials collected from overseas trips and vendor meetings.
• Support the Design team with sketches, technical flats, presentation boards, line sheets, and seasonal design materials as needed.
• Maintain design templates, seasonal data, and basic reporting within Centric PLM to support the product development process.
• Maintain shared design files and the Design Team Manual, ensuring all reference documents, processes, and FAM standards are accurate, current, and well organized.
• Coordinate team meetings, order office and design supplies, and assist with general departmental organization.
• Assist with preparing and buyer and licensor presentation packages.
• Provide additional administrative and project support to the VP of Design and Design team as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Centric PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FAM Brands in Kentucky seeks an entry-level Design Coordinator to support the Design team. You will help prepare seasonal development materials, organize fabric and trim libraries, and assist with samples, line sheets, and presentations as the VP of Design directs.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 1–2 years in Design, Product Development, or related fields; proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel; familiarity with Centric PLM is a plus; strong organizational and