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. Work Location Our Beverly Hills HQ officially moves to: 9242 Beverly Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 at the end of Aug 2026! 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 seasonal strategy planning.

GENERAL SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATION

Assist with organizing design files, documents, and in-house sample cut tickets. Coordinate buyer and licensor shipments and approvals. Prepare materials for internal and external presentations.

WHAT YOU BRING

3–6 years of denim or apparel design experience, with real ownership of product from concept to bulk. Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience. Strong command of denim construction, wash processes, and garment dye/finishing techniques. Advanced Illustrator and Photoshop skills; comfortable in Excel and PLM systems. A portfolio demonstrating both design point of view and technical execution across men's or women's denim. Confident presenting concepts and defending design decisions to cross-functional partners and leadership. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across several style groups at once. Experience working directly with overseas vendors, mills, or laundries on development.

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

$80,000 — $90,000 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 View email address on creativetechgigs.com. By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.