Designer - Denim

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. We're officially moving into our new HQ in Beverly Hills (August 2026) 9242 Beverly Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 About the Role We're growing our denim team and looking for a Designer who can own categories, not just tasks. You'll design men's and women's denim tops and bottoms from concept through execution, translate trend into commercially smart product, and be a real thought partner to our Senior Designer and Design leadership on wash, fit, and fabric direction each season. Key Responsibilities

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION

Interpret seasonal direction and creative briefs from senior designers and leadership, translating them into a cohesive denim assortment. Create CAD sketches, construction details, and print recolors with a high level of proficiency. Develop silhouettes, prints, fabrications, and color palettes for assigned men's and women's denim tops and bottoms categories. Independently own projects from concept to completion, including design handoffs and approvals. Lead fittings, assess garment construction, and provide clear, actionable feedback to Technical Design. Prepare tech packs for costing and set up production BOMs for fabric, trim, and packaging. Partner directly with mills and laundries on wash development, novelty finishes, and new fabrication opportunities.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

Partner with merchandising, product development, technical design, licensing, and sales teams to align creative direction with business objectives. Collaborate with patternmakers and sewers to execute design intent and ensure quality standards. Support sourcing by creating development and sourcing sheets, concept approvals, and fabric/trim boards. Oversee junior designers' work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.

PROCESS & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

Maintain PLM systems with up-to-date tracking, approvals, and style information for your categories. Organize and prepare sample racks, shipments to buyers, and market samples. Assist in preparing trend presentations, market analysis reports, and seasonal assortments.

MARKET RESEARCH & TREND ANALYSIS

Conduct market and trend research to identify new opportunities across men's and women's denim. Provide sales teams with market intelligence and competitive insights. Contribute to conceptual presentations and seaso