Senior Designer, Accessories

FIGS; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Annual bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

FIGS, a founder-led healthcare apparel brand, is seeking a Senior Designer to lead the accessories portfolio in Santa Monica. You will translate brand DNA into modern, durable, and intuitive products across bags, headwear, socks, knits and small goods while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will own design execution from concept through production, mentor an Associate Designer, contribute to seasonal direction, present to leadership, and manage calendars and BOMs in Centric PLM,

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in accessories design with a strong portfolio.
• Proven ability to design across multiple accessories categories (bags, headwear, socks, knits, small goods).
• Strong command of proportion, construction, materials, trims, hardware and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience driving full-cycle design from concept to production and presenting to leadership.
• Ability to mentor and lead junior designers within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Lead design across accessories categories and deliver modern, functional products grounded in healthcare professional needs.
• Translate seasonal concepts into compelling accessories collections with cross-functional partners.
• Develop fabrics, trims, hardware, and components that meet quality and calendar goals.
• Create technical sketches, BOMs, and specification packages; manage styles in PLM.
• Guide concept-to-creation and provide feedback on proportion, construction and quality.
• Present seasonal concepts and design recommendations to leadership and partners.

Skills

Design leadership

Sketching & illustration

Technical drawing

Presentation skills

Adobe Creative Suite

3D design

AI-assisted design

Prototyping

Mentoring

Tools

Centric PLM

BOM creation

PLM systems

Job description

FIGS is seeking a Senior Designer to lead design across our accessories portfolio, including bags, headwear, socks, cold-weather knits, lanyards, badge reels, and other healthcare-specific essentials. This role blends elevated, style-forward design with thoughtful utility - creating products that are durable, intuitive, and distinctly FIGS. You will translate brand DNA and the real needs of healthcare professionals into modern accessories that complement the broader FIGS ecosystem.

Reporting to the VP of Concept & Design, you will contribute to seasonal creative direction, own hands‑on design execution, and help shape accessories as a meaningful and differentiated pillar of the brand.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead design across bags, headwear, socks, cold‑weather knits, lanyards, badge reels, and other lifestyle and healthcare‑specific accessories, delivering modern, functional products grounded in HCP needs.
• Partner with the VP of Concept & Design to translate seasonal concepts, narratives, and category priorities into compelling accessories collections.
• Research consumer behavior, cultural and market trends, materials, hardware, and construction innovations to identify whitespace and strengthen the category’s aesthetic and functional direction.
• Create clear, premium design packages, including technical sketches, construction details, BOMs, and specification documentation, and maintain accurate styles in Centric PLM.
• Work with VP of Design and Raw Materials team to develop fabrics, trims, hardware, and components that deliver quality, durability, function, and elevated design while supporting cost and calendar goals.
• Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Raw Materials, Product Development, Tech Design, Sourcing, and Brand to drive concept‑to‑creation consistency and cohesive storytelling.
• Lead product reviews and fittings for assigned categories, providing thoughtful, solution‑oriented feedback on proportion, function, construction, comfort, and quality.
• Manage design calendars, milestones, handoffs, and multiple workstreams to keep projects on track and aligned with seasonal roadmaps.
• Engage with healthcare professionals and translate insights into actionable design improvements that make products more intuitive and relevant.
• Present seasonal concepts, product stories, and design recommendations with clarity and confidence to leadership and cross‑functional partners.
• Mentor an Associate Designer and contribute to a creative, curious, collaborative team culture.

Requirements:

• 8-10+ years of experience in accessories design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating both creative range and technical depth.
• Proven expertise in multiple accessories categories, such as bags, headwear, socks, cold‑weather knits, small goods, or lifestyle accessories, with the ability to design across a varied portfolio.
• Ability to create style‑forward, modern products that balance function, durability, comfort, and commercial relevance.
• Strong command of proportion, construction, materials, trims, hardware, and manufacturing techniques relevant to accessories.
• Exceptional talent for concept development, color, material, and detail innovation, supported by a sharp, modern aesthetic.
• Demonstrated ability to drive full‑cycle design from initial concept and prototyping through final production.
• Confident visual communicator with excellent sketching, illustration, technical drawing, and presentation skills.
• Experience creating BOMs and technical packages, managing styles in PLM, and working within cross‑functional product creation workflows.
• Passion for customer‑centric design and a deep respect for the healthcare professional community.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and solutions‑oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑driven environment.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite; experience with 3D and AI‑assisted design platforms is a plus.

Other Must‑Haves:

• Strong creative leadership presence paired with a collaborative, team‑first, and optimistic mindset.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, egoless nature, and 100% awesome attitude.
• High level of integrity, initiative, and follow‑through.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Passion for design that makes a difference and elevates the lives of healthcare professionals.

FIGS Compensation And Benefits

• At FIGS, your base salary is one part of your total compensation package. This role's base salary range is between $135,000 and $145,000. Actual base salary is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to your relevant skills, qualifications, and years of experience.

Additional Compensation And Benefits

• Equity: All FIGS employees have the opportunity to own shares of FIGS stock through our new‑hire equity program. Additionally, FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Annual bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the FIGS annual bonus program
• Other compensation and benefits offered include:
• Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well‑being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass. 100% FIGS‑sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
• Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
• Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
• Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
• FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in‑office weeks
• Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site‑wide
• Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…
• Benefits eligibility is determined by hour requirements and length of service

A Little Bit About Us…

FIGS, Inc. is a founder‑led, direct‑to‑consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We redefine what scrubs are by creating technically advanced apparel and products that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style, all at an affordable price. With the largest DTC platform in healthcare apparel, we sell our products to a rapidly growing community of loyal customers. Through these customer relationships, FIGS has built a community and lifestyle around a profession, revolutionizing the large and fragmented healthcare apparel market and becoming the industry’s category‑defining healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand.

Our Threads for Threads initiative is integral to our mission to improve the lives of healthcare professionals on a global scale. Founded alongside FIGS in 2013, Threads for Threads donates scrubs to healthcare professionals working in resource‑poor countries around the world.

FIGS considers all Qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories (e.g., arrests or conviction records), for Employment in accordance with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.