Associate Designer

Inventive Design. Mindful Manufacturing. Global Reach.

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.

That's the FAM Brands difference.

Join the FAMily, and enjoy a range of excellent benefits:

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy vacation and sick leave, personal holidays, and company holidays. Our office closes by 6:30 PM Monday - Friday, and not open on weekends, so you can spend quality time with loved ones.

Health and Well-Being: Get Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance (PPO and EPO), UNUM dental and vision coverage, mental health support through Talkspace, and company-paid life and disability insurance.

Retirement Savings: Contribute to our 401k plan with matching and immediate vesting for a secure future.

Additional Insurance Options: Choose from Nationwide Pet Insurance and various UNUM supplemental policies like life, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Manage your medical or dependent expenses with our flexible accounts.

Onsite Amenities: Use our gym with instructor-led classes, enjoy free Starbucks coffee, and find healthy snacks in our stocked Everytable fridge.

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Associate Designer. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing a range of products, including basics, sportswear, and outerwear, using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

What You'll Do

Lead the design process for collections for assigned category(ies), from concept to final product, using the PLM system

Collaborate with the design team to conceptualize and develop new product ideas

Create design presentations and product specs for new product lines using the PLM system

Research and stay up-to-date on trends in the industry

Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for products using the PLM system

Collaborate with vendors to ensure that products are manufactured to specification

Participate in fit sessions to ensure that products meet design and quality standards

What You'll Know

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as fashion design, textiles, or product design

4+ years of experience in design

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop

Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Experience with PLM systems

Experience in the mass market and with licensed brands is a plus

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

A portfolio of relevant design work is a plus

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.