FAM Brands
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.
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Design Manager
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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.
SUMMARY
FAM Brands is seeking a strategic and hands-on Design Manager to lead and elevate our design function across multiple product categories, including sportswear, women’s, and men’s sportswear. This role will oversee and mentor three Design Managers, ensuring cohesive vision, brand alignment, and executional excellence across all offerings.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead, mentor, and develop three Design Managers across Sportswear, Women’s, and Men’s categories
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable design culture
- Provide clear direction, feedback, and career development opportunities for design teams
- Champion creativity while ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines
- Define and drive the overall design vision across all categories
- Ensure consistency in brand identity, seasonal storytelling, and product aesthetics
- Review and approve design concepts, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and customer expectations
- Elevate product design through trend-right innovation and competitive benchmarking
- Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, and Production teams to build compelling assortments
- Translate business objectives into actionable design strategies
- Ensure designs meet margin targets, cost constraints, and production feasibility
- Oversee seasonal calendars, ensuring timely delivery of all design milestones
- Work closely with merchandising to align on assortment plans and category strategies
- Partner with sourcing and development teams to ensure material and construction innovation
- Collaborate with marketing and branding teams on campaigns, lookbooks, and product storytelling
- Act as a key voice in leadership meetings, representing design priorities and insights
- Maintain deep knowledge of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape
- Drive innovation through research, travel, and trend forecasting
- Identify new opportunities for growth and category expansion
ABOUT YOU
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10+ years of experience in apparel design, with 3–5+ years in a leadership role
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Proven success managing and developing multiple design teams and/or managers
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Strong background in sportswear, activewear, or performance apparel preferred
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Deep understanding of the full product lifecycle from concept through production
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Demonstrated ability to balance creative vision with commercial and margin goals
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Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into design direction
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Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and influencing skills
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Highly organized with strong project management capabilities in fast-paced environments
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Collaborative mindset with cross-functional partnership experience
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Strong trend awareness and ability to drive innovation
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Ability to operate with speed, agility, and attention to detail
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).
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 recruiting@fambrands.com.
By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.
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Senior Manager, Packaging Design
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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.
SUMMARY
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Packaging Design to own and elevate packaging across a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Must have previous fashion packaging experience.
In this highly visible role, you will lead the end-to-end packaging design lifecycle—from concept through production—while managing a talented creative team and collaborating closely with cross-functional partners. You’ll ensure packaging is innovative, brand-right, functional, cost-effective, and aligned with sustainability and regulatory standards, all while mentoring designers and driving best-in-class execution.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead packaging creative design and production for multiple brands and licensees, from initial concept to final physical proofs.
- Oversee the full packaging lifecycle, including design, structure, substrate choices, and production of collateral.
- Manage and develop a team of (4) experienced packaging designers and (2) project managers, with dotted-line oversight of photo editing.
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging is on-brand, functional, cost-effective, and compliant with sustainability and regulatory requirements.
- Assess, prioritize, and reassign workload and resources as needed to keep projects on time, on budget, and on brand.
- Collaborate with global vendors and navigate fast-paced, high-volume environments, particularly within club wholesale or similar fast-fashion channels.
- Report into our acting CMO and Creative Director, Marketing Services, acting as a key leader within the creative organization.
ABOUT YOU
- Extensive experience as a senior packaging designer or packaging design leader, ideally within club wholesale or fast-fashion apparel.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams, manage multiple concurrent projects, and drive high-quality creative outcomes.
- Hands-on expertise in packaging concept development (design, structure, substrates) and reviewing/approving physical proofs.
- Comfort working with global vendors and navigating the nuances of international production and timelines.
- High emotional intelligence, with the ability to read between the lines, build trust, and translate feedback into clear direction.
- Strategic mindset with a passion for improving processes from ideation through delivery.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to operate in a high-velocity, dynamic environment.
- Bias for action, ownership mentality, and a commitment to excellence while being highly collaborative.
Work Location
Location: 5553 Bandini Blvd, Bell, CA 90201 through February 20, 2026 | Relocating to 9250 Beverly Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 in Spring 2026
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).
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 recruiting@fambrands.com.
By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.
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Apply to FAM Brands
Merchandising Manager - Women's Sportswear
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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.
SUMMARY
FAM Brands is seeking a product-driven Merchandising Manager with a strong foundation in women's sportswear apparel design and development. This role is ideal for a designer-turned-merchant or product developer who thrives at the intersection of trend, product innovation, and commercial execution. You will lead the merchandising vision by driving concept-to-product storytelling, owning assortment strategy, and partnering cross-functionally to bring trend-right, cost-effective, and scalable product to market. This role requires a hands-on leader who is deeply passionate about research & development, fabrication, and product creation, not just line planning.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Product Leadership & Development
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring alignment on design intent, cost, and margin
- Act as the product authority across categories (knits, wovens, sets), driving construction, fabrication, and innovation
- Partner closely with Design and Technical teams to translate trend into commercially viable product
- Lead fit sessions, prototype reviews, and development milestones to maintain product integrity
Trend, Research & Concept Direction
- Drive seasonal trend research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking
- Develop and present trend decks, concept boards, and product direction to internal teams and retail partners
- Identify emerging trends in contemporary sportswear, fabric innovation, and silhouette evolution
- Champion a culture of R&D experimentation (new fabrics, washes, finishes, construction techniques)
Merchandising Strategy & Assortment Planning
- Build and execute assortment strategies that balance trend, core business, and retail partner needs
- Analyze sales performance, pricing architecture, and margin targets to inform line decisions
- Align product strategy with key accounts (e.g., club, mass, specialty retail) ensuring customer-first thinking
- Drive line architecture and SKU efficiency across categories
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as the central connector across Design, Production, Sourcing, Sales, and Planning teams
- Lead and mentor a team of merchandisers/product developers, fostering product excellence and innovation mindset
- Partner with overseas vendors and factories to ensure development feasibility and execution
Execution & Operational Excellence
- Oversee PLM systems, tech packs, and product data accuracy throughout development
- Ensure all products meet timeline, cost, and quality targets in a high-volume environment
- Proactively troubleshoot development, sourcing, and production challenges
ABOUT YOU
- 7+ years of experience in sportswear merchandising, product development, or design
- Background as a Designer or Product Developer with strong product ownership
- Deep expertise in contemporary sportswear (knits, wovens, active-inspired lifestyle)
- Proven experience working with high-volume retailers (club, mass, or private label preferred)
- Strong knowledge of fabrication, garment construction, and costing
- Experience leading trend presentations and seasonal product direction
- Proficiency in PLM systems and product lifecycle management
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional partners
- A product-obsessed leader who lives and breathes sportswear
- A designer at heart who understands how to translate ideas into scalable product
- Passionate about research & development, fabrics, and innovation
- Equally comfortable in trend concepting and detailed execution
- A strong storyteller who can sell a vision through product
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).
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 recruiting@fambrands.com.
By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.
Ready to apply?
Apply to FAM Brands
Senior Designer - Home and Soft Goods
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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
We are currently seeking a Senior Designer to enhance our Home and Soft Goods category. This role primarily focuses on throws and totes, with an exciting opportunity for expansion into additional soft goods such as coolers, camping chairs, pet beds, and dog toys.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in product design, particularly within textiles and soft goods. A discerning eye for trends, color, and materials is essential, along with the capability to translate concepts into commercially viable and cost-effective products for our Costco and Sams accounts. Experience working across multiple product categories and collaborating cross-functionally with sales and development teams is highly valued.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead the Design Process: Oversee the design and development of soft goods and home products from initial concept through production, ensuring that designs meet aesthetic, quality, and cost objectives.
- Trend Research: Conduct comprehensive market and trend research to inform design direction, remaining ahead of industry developments in materials, patterns, colors, and technologies.
- Concept Development: Create mood boards, sketches, and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Technical Design: Develop detailed technical drawings, specifications, and tech packs to guide sample development and production.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product development, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business objectives.
- Vendor Management: Engage with domestic and international vendors to communicate design specifications, review samples, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Quality Assurance: Participate in sample reviews and fittings, providing constructive feedback to refine products to meet quality and design standards.
- Project Management: Manage multiple projects concurrently, adhering to timelines and ensuring all deliverables are met.
- Mentorship: Offer guidance and mentorship to junior designers and design assistants, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.
- Brand Alignment: Ensure all designs are consistent with the brand’s aesthetic and effectively meet the needs of our target customer base.
ABOUT YOU
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Experience designing for soft home décor categories (pillows, throws, blankets) and soft goods such as coolers, camping chairs, pet beds, and dog toys.
- Robust understanding of materials, construction, and manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to lead trend forecasting and storytelling; translating macro trends into clear seasonal concepts, color stories, print direction, and material choices.
- Experience overseeing the complete product design workflow from concept to completion, including tech pack creation.
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate design vision clearly to cross-functional partners, global teams, and retail buyers.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong sense of trend, color, and brand alignment.
- Familiarity with Costco or similar accounts is an advantage.
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).
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 recruiting@fambrands.com.
By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.
Ready to apply?
Apply to FAM Brands
Men's Sportswear Designer
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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.
SUMMARY
FAM Brands is a leading apparel company known for combining innovation, quality, and scale. Our Men's Sportswear division is growing, and we’re looking for a Sportswear Designer with a strong creative point of view and deep experience designing for elevated lifestyle brands. The Men's Sportswear Designer will lead the design and development of seasonal collections focused on modern, trend-relevant product with commercial viability. This role requires someone with a refined aesthetic, deep fabric and construction knowledge, and proven experience designing for top-tier retailers and brands.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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Own the creative direction, design, and execution of seasonal sportswear collections (wovens, knits, and soft structure)
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Create trend-right concepts, color stories, and line plans aligned to brand/customer expectations
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Sketch detailed flat designs and develop technical design packages using Adobe Illustrator and PLM
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Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, tech, PD, and sourcing to ensure brand-right, margin-friendly product
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Present concept, design direction, and seasonal assortments to internal and external stakeholders
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Partner with technical design during fittings to maintain aesthetic and construction quality
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Stay ahead of fashion, cultural, and retail trends relevant to our target customer
ABOUT YOU
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Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
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5+ years of experience in men's sportswear design, specifically for elevated or contemporary brands
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Strong understanding of both wovens and knits, with ability to develop compelling assortments across multiple categories
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Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and PLM systems (Centric PLM strongly preferred)
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Experience designing for affordable price points
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Strong communication and presentation skills; able to convey ideas clearly and collaborate cross-functionally
NICE TO HAVES
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A passion for fabric sourcing, sustainable design, or emerging technologies in apparel
LOCATION
This is a full-time, onsite position based at our current corporate office in Bell, CA 5553-B Bandini Blvd, Bell, CA 90201. In Spring 2026, our corporate headquarters will relocate to 9242 Beverly Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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).
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 recruiting@fambrands.com.
By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.
Ready to apply?
Apply to FAM Brands