Apparel Designer

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FIGS is looking for an experienced Apparel Design Director with extensive understanding of premium performance apparel,
technical fabrications, trims and finishes. Strong eye for innovation and concept. Background in presenting seasonal lines with storytelling while 
meeting end-use needs for the health professional. Keen eye for forward, elevated designs.

You will be collaborating with CEO to establish seasonal design direction. You will report to our VP of Apparel Product overseeing apparel and accessory design. You will manage relationships with crossfunctional partners including all aspects of the design development calendar, tech pack creation, coordination and calendar processes to ensure products align with brand vision. Our ideal candidate is clear with processes, a serial problem solver and all-star communicator. Creative, passionate with product, highly organized and detail oriented.

What you’ll do:

  • Conceptualization and design creation from to completion
  • Create men’s and women’s original scrub apparel and accessories relative to the seasonal concept
  • Create and maintain line sheets, oversee all tech pack creation and updates
  • Create mood boards and concept direction
  • Partner with Product Manager on the status of styles and development to manage day to day communication with factories
  • Source fabrics and trims to execute premium quality final products appropriate for medical professionals
  • Attend and participate in weekly fittings to ensure all products are executed to meet conceptual aesthetic
  • Create graphic artworks and translate into vision for seasonal concepts
  • Partners with customer service to gain end user consumer insights

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in a similar role within an apparel DTC company
  • Extensive knowledge of woven and knit garment construction and technical end purposes
  • Highly creative with a strong understanding of FIGS brand aesthetic with in-depth knowledge of design techniques and processes
  • Organized, self-motivated, deadline focused and goal driven
  • Strong passion for apparel design and ability to recognize and translate into medical apparel product
  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and knowledge of CAD
  • Team player


Other must haves:

  • Positive attitude
  • Strong work ethic
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Desire to excel and grow with FIGS
  • 100% Awesome (like our scrubs)


A little bit about us…

The $50 billion medical apparel industry is antiquated, highly fragmented and, until FIGS, was driven solely by low-cost providers offering a limited selection of poor quality products sold through third party distributors. FIGS is revolutionizing the medical apparel industry by creating the highest quality medical apparel in the world and by selling directly to medical professionals through our branded ecommerce site.


FIGS’ foundation is built on product quality, and we have a relentless focus on three key areas: fabric, fit and function. We developed our proprietary, performance-oriented fabric technology to meet the demands of the medical profession. FIGS’ Technical Collection fabric is wrinkle resistant, stain and liquid repellent, moisture-wicking, odor proof, lightweight, breathable and offers four-way stretch. Our designs are tailored, sophisticated and innovative, incorporating features such as yoga waistbands, smart storage (pockets, zippers, hidden pockets) and inspirational sayings inside each garment that appeal to modern healthcare professionals.


By offering a branded and customer-centric online shopping experience, we are changing how medical professionals buy their workwear. Through our website, social media, and participation in medical conferences and events, we have built a strong following within the medical community and a meaningful connection with our customers, which allows us to understand their needs and to ensure that FIGS is continuously improving and innovating.


FIGS’ Threads for Threads initiative is central to our mission. FIGS has donated hundreds of thousands of scrubs to healthcare providers in need in over 35 countries.

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From the office, you can walk or quickly bike or drive to the beach, restaurants & fitness studios. FIGS is centrally located and commuter friendly.

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