Senior Designer - FIGS Pro, Lounge & Outerwear

FIGS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Health, dental and vision coverage

Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks

Product discounts (50% off FIGS)

Pet program and wellness perks

Job summary

FIGS, a leading healthcare apparel brand, seeks a Senior Designer in Santa Monica to lead design across Lounge, Outerwear, and FIGS Pro. The role blends elevated, style-forward design with functional performance for healthcare professionals, translating brand DNA into capsule-worthy pieces that meet real HCP needs.

Reporting to the VP of Concept & Design, you will shape seasonal direction, create premium product, and drive color, material, and trim direction while mentoring junior designers and

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in apparel design, with at least 2 years leading or mentoring junior designers.
• Proven expertise in outerwear, tailored wovens, sweater knits, and premium lifestyle or RTW categories.
• Ability to design style-forward, polished, modern pieces that meet professional standards while supporting comfort and function.
• Strong command of silhouette, proportion, construction, and fit with hands-on pattern making and technical detailing.
• Demonstrated ability to drive full-cycle design—from initial sketch and prototyping through final production.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for Lounge, Outerwear, and FIGS PRO collections delivering refined, modern pieces.
• Design fashion-led capsule pieces that integrate with the broader FIGS wardrobe.
• Shape seasonal concepts and professional-wear strategy with VP of Concept & Design.
• Research trends and materials to elevate FIGS Pro aesthetic and direction.
• Create design packages with technical sketches, construction details, and specs.

Skills

Outerwear

Tailored wovens

Sweater knits

RTW design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D design tools

PLM systems

Job description

Santa Monica, CA

FIGS is seeking a Senior Designer to lead design across Lounge, Outerwear and FIGS Pro, our polished, professional ready-to-wear collection for healthcare providers. This role blends elevated, style-forward design with functional performance - delivering tailored wovens, refined knits, lab coats, and technical outerwear that embody FIGS PRO’s ethos: style supported by utility, comfort, and thoughtful function. You will translate brand DNA into sophisticated, capsule-worthy pieces that complement the broader FIGS ecosystem while meeting the real needs of HCPs in professional settings.

Reporting to the VP of Concept & Design, you will contribute to seasonal creative direction, execute premium product, and shape the future of FIGS Pro and Outerwear as signature pillars of the brand.

What You’ll Do

• Lead design for Lounge (sweatshirting), Outerwear (technical rainwear, insulation, fleece) and FIGS PRO (tailored wovens, sweater knits, lab coats, polished ready-to-wear pieces), delivering refined, modern, style-forward collections grounded in HCP needs.
• Bring the FIGS Pro ethos to life, designing fashion-led, timeless yet trend-aware capsule pieces that integrate effortlessly with the broader FIGS wardrobe.
• Partner with the VP of Concept & Design to shape seasonal concepts, narratives, and professional-wear strategy.
• Research trends, materials, tailoring innovations, and relevant RTW markets to identify whitespace and elevate FIGS Pro’s aesthetic and functional direction.
• Ideate and execute elevated on-garment branding, including trims, hardware, labels, and subtle identifiers that reinforce sophistication.
• Create premium design packages - technical sketches, construction details, and spec documentation - with clarity and precision.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Raw Materials, Product Development, and to drive concept-to-creation consistency and storytelling impact.
• Lead fittings for these categories and provide thoughtful, solution-oriented feedback to ensure exceptional fit, comfort, and quality.
• Contribute to color, material, and trim direction in partnership with Raw Materials to meet quality, cost, and calendar goals.
• Manage design calendars, milestones, and handoffs to keep multiple projects on track and aligned.
• Mentor and inspire junior designers, fostering creativity, curiosity, and collaboration across the team.
• Partner with cross-category design teams to ensure a cohesive, elevated brand experience across all apparel lines.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in apparel design, including at least 2 years leading or mentoring junior designers.
• Proven expertise in outerwear, tailored wovens, sweater knits, and premium lifestyle or RTW categories.
• Ability to design style-forward, polished, modern pieces that meet professional standards while supporting comfort and functional movement.
• Strong command of silhouette, proportion, construction, and fit with hands-on understanding of pattern making and technical detailing.
• Exceptional talent for concept development, color, and material innovation with a sharp, modern aesthetic.Demonstrated ability to drive full-cycle design — from initial sketch and prototyping through final production.
• Confident visual communicator with excellent sketching, illustration, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of consumer and market trends across RTW, workwear, and professional lifestyle spaces.
• Passion for customer-centric design and a deep respect for the healthcare professional community.
• Highly organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite; experience with 3D and AI-assisted platforms a plus.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and cross-functional design workflows.

Other Must-Haves

• Strong 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

Pay Range

• 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

• 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.