Senior Designer
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$ 100000 - 115000
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Job Description
Founded in 2000 FAM Brands designs manufactures and sells mens and womens sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers big box stores and specialty boutiquesacross the country and throughout the 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.
Thats the FAM Brands difference.
Location: Onsite at 5553 Bandini Blvd Bell CA 90201 transitioning to our new Beverly Hills CA (90210) office in Q1 of 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time Onsite
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and well-rounded Senior Designer to lead seasonal design work while also serving as second-in-command to the Design Manager. This unique hybrid role blends hands-on product design with leadership responsibilitiesincluding people management hiring performance coaching and project workflow oversight. The ideal candidate has a strong aesthetic sensibility thrives in high-volume environments and has experience overseeing junior creatives calendars and cross-functional execution.
This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys both creative output and creative operationsable to own product categories while managing the day-to-day needs of the design team.
Key Responsibilities:
Design Execution
Design seasonal assortments across assigned categories creating CADs colorups tech packs and development notes
Translate trend direction merchant feedback and customer insights into commercially relevant product
Partner with Merchandising Product Development and Tech to align on execution cost and delivery
Conduct market research and shop comps to support line planning and identify whitespace opportunities
Team Leadership & Management
Act as the Design Managers delegate in team leadership day-to-day management and decision making
Manage and mentor junior designers assistants and freelancers; provide feedback on development and creative performance
Assist with hiring and onboarding design talent; identify skill gaps and growth needs
Maintain team morale professionalism and accountability through a supportive and structured environment
Project & Calendar Management
Own day-to-day execution of the design calendar ensuring team deliverables are completed on time
Serve as point of contact for cross-functional partners in the absence of the Design Manager
Help prioritize workload resolve bandwidth conflicts and triage issues as needed to keep projects moving
Collaborate with leadership to identify process improvements and implement team best practices
Licensing & Brand Alignment
Ensure all work meets the creative and technical expectations of both internal brand goals and external licensors (where applicable)
Participate in internal and external meetings/presentations showcasing work and representing team priorities
Skills & Qualifications:
810 years of apparel design experience preferably in volume-driven or licensed brand environments
Strong portfolio demonstrating commercial trend-aware product across sportswear casualwear or related categories
Prior team leadership experiencementoring giving feedback and/or helping manage workflow
Comfortable in a fast-paced multi-brand multi-calendar environment
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop) and PLM systems (Centric preferred)
Strong understanding of garment construction technical handoff and design-for-cost
Highly organized self-motivated and an excellent communicator
Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or a related field
Location Notice:
This is a full-time onsite role based at our current headquarters in Bell CA. In Q1 of 2026 we will relocate to our new corporate office in Beverly Hills CA (90210). Candidates must be available to work onsite at both locations.
Why Join Us:
At FAM Brands we move fast and scale bigand were building a design team that can do both with style. As Senior Designer youll bring product to life and help lead the people behind it. If youre ready to flex both your creative and operational muscles and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same wed love to meet you.
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 candidates qualifications and experience.FAM Brands also offers all employees participation in our annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales).
Compensation Range
$100000 - $115000 USD
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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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
