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.
Location: Onsite at 5553 Bandini Blvd, Bell, CA 90201, transitioning to our new Beverly Hills, CA (90210) office in Q4 of 2025
WHO WE ARE:
At FAM Brands, we create high-quality apparel that delivers on value, style, and performance. This role supports our Banana Republic Licenses, focusing on menswear design. We’re seeking a creative and detail-oriented Menswear Associate Designer who can contribute fresh ideas, maintain accurate product information, and collaborate across multiple teams to bring our licensed designs to market. If you’re passionate about apparel design, trend research, and product execution, we’d love to hear from you.
SOME OF WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Design Process: Support the design process for your assigned category, taking products from concept to final creation.
• Centric PLM: Maintain all style and design information in our PLM system, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, senior design, and merchandising teams to ideate and develop new product concepts.
• Design Presentations & Specs: Create design presentations and product specifications for new product lines using the PLM system.
• Trend Research: Stay up-to-date on industry trends, sourcing inspiration for the brand’s menswear collections.
• Technical Drawings: Develop detailed technical sketches and specs for products, ensuring clarity for vendors and production teams.
• Vendor Partnerships: Collaborate with manufacturers to confirm that final products align with design specifications and standards.
• Fit Sessions: Participate in fit sessions to guarantee garments meet design, brand, and quality requirements.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textiles, Product Design, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in design, with a focus on menswear preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong digital design skills
• Demonstrated experience working with PLM systems (Centric PLM strongly preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and maintain a sharp attention to detail
• Familiarity with mass market and licensed brands is a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A strong portfolio showcasing relevant design work
Work Location Statement:
Please note that this position is onsite at 5553 Bandini Blvd, Bell, CA 90201. We anticipate transitioning to our new corporate office located in Beverly Hills, CA (90210) in Q4 of 2025. Candidates should be prepared to work at the Bell location until the move is finalized.
COMPENSATION
At FAM Brands, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation. Salary ranges for positions are based on job level, location, and market data. We offer competitive benefits and are dedicated to equal pay for equal work. Specific salary offers depend on each candidate’s qualifications and experience. FAM Brands also offers all employees participation in our annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales).
Compensation Range
$32.50—$36 USD
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.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice for Job Applicants
FAM LLC values your privacy. This notice outlines our practices regarding the personal information of job applicants in compliance with the CCPA.
What We Collect: We collect information you provide in your job application, including contact details, educational and employment history.
Purpose: We use this information to evaluate your application and manage the hiring process.
Disclosure: Your personal information may be shared with service providers assisting with recruitment and as required by law.
Your Rights: Under the CCPA, you have the right to access and request deletion of your personal information and to not face discrimination for exercising these rights.
For questions or to exercise your rights, contact [email protected].
By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.
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FAM Brands Bell, California, USA Office
5553 Bandini Blvd, Building B, Bell, CA, United States, 90201
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