Designer - Men's Sportswear

FAM Brands

$95K — $115K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in men's sportswear design for elevated contemporary brands
  • Deep knowledge of wovens and knits for diverse assortments
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and PLM systems (Centric PLM preferred)
  • Experience with affordable price point designs
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Own creative direction and execution of seasonal sportswear collections
  • Create trend-right concepts and color stories aligned to brand expectations
  • Sketch detailed flat designs and develop technical design packages
  • Collaborate with merchandising, tech, PD, and sourcing for product viability
  • Present design direction and seasonal assortments to stakeholders
  • Partner with technical design during fittings to maintain quality
  • Stay ahead of fashion and retail trends relevant to target customer

Benefits

  • Participation in annual bonus program or commission program
  • Commitment to fair and transparent compensation
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Equal pay for equal work
Full Job Description
We're officially moving into our new HQ in Beverly Hills (August 2026)
9242 Beverly Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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
  • Own the creative direction, design, and execution of seasonal sportswear collections (wovens, knits, and soft structure)
  • Create trend-right concepts, color stories, and line plans aligned to brand/customer expectations
  • Sketch detailed flat designs and develop technical design packages using Adobe Illustrator and PLM
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, tech, PD, and sourcing to ensure brand-right, margin-friendly product
  • Present concept, design direction, and seasonal assortments to internal and external stakeholders
  • Partner with technical design during fittings to maintain aesthetic and construction quality
  • Stay ahead of fashion, cultural, and retail trends relevant to our target customer
ABOUT YOU
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in men's sportswear design, specifically for elevated or contemporary brands
  • Strong understanding of both wovens and knits, with ability to develop compelling assortments across multiple categories
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and PLM systems (Centric PLM strongly preferred)
  • Experience designing for affordable price points
  • Strong communication and presentation skills; able to convey ideas clearly and collaborate cross-functionally

NICE TO HAVES
  • A passion for fabric sourcing, sustainable design, or emerging technologies in apparel


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

$95,000-$115,000 USD

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