Fambrands

Fambrands

Technical Designer

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$85kDetected 2 days ago
ComplianceIllustratorProduct ManagementExcelProcess ImprovementCollaborationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The Technical Designer in Fam Brands is responsible for overseeing the technical development of products from concept through production, ensuring each garment meets the highest standards of fit, construction, quality, and craftsmanship.
  • This position plays a critical role in upholding brand quality, driving consistency across categories, and ensuring timelines are met without compromising precision or detail.

Responsibilities

  • Partner cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Production to ensure alignment on brand aesthetic, seasonal timelines, and key product details while proactively identifying and resolving development risks.
  • Create and maintain detailed technical packages in collaboration with Design, clearly outlining garment measurements, fit intent, construction standards, and quality expectations across product categories.
  • Lead and manage technical fit sessions, leveraging prior development history to evaluate samples, identify discrepancies against specifications, and uphold fit consistency and performance standards.
  • Provide thorough, actionable fit comments using PLM and digital tools to support critical development milestones and ensure timely sample approvals.
  • Maintain fit blocks, grading standards, construction libraries, and sample tracking reports to support consistency and efficiency throughout the development process.
  • Contribute to ongoing product improvement initiatives in partnership with Technical Design leadership.
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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.

Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, Apparel Development, or related field.
  • 3-7 years of experience in apparel technical design, pattern making, and pattern analysis, with a strong understanding of the product lifecycle from concept through production.
  • Disclosure: Your personal information may be shared with service providers assisting with recruitment and as required by law.
  • Education:

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of activewear trends and market demands.
  • Familiarity with performance fabric and testing.
  • Experience working with international vendors and factories is a plus.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace.
  • Proficiency in PLM systems (Centric experience preferred).
  • Expertise in Adobe Illustrator and other design software.
  • Knowledge of pattern making, grading, garment construction, sewing techniques, technical drawing, measuring, and leading fit sessions.
  • Experience working directly with Pattern Engineers (both internal and overseas) to execute fit intent and construction standards.
  • Strong understanding of garment construction methods across multiple fabrications, including woven, knit, and engineered knit categories.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with international vendors and cross-functional teams on a regular basis (written and verbal).
  • Exposure to international manufacturing and production environments is a plus.

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

Benefits

  • This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to translate creative vision into technically sound, production-ready pieces while preserving design integrity.
  • What We Collect: We collect information you provide in your job application, including contact details, educational and employment history.
  • We collect information you provide in your job application, including contact details, educational and employment history.

Equal opportunity

  • FAM Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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