Associate Designer - Sportswear & Activewear

The role

The Associate Designer supports the design process for an assigned category from concept to final product. This role involves maintaining design information in Centric PLM and collaborating with sales, senior design, and merchandising teams.

What you will do

• Support the design process for assigned category, from concept to final product.
• Maintain all style and design information in Centric PLM.
• Collaborate with the sales, senior design, and merchandising teams to conceptualize and develop new product ideas.
• Create design presentations and product specs for new product lines using the PLM system.
• Research and stay up-to-date on trends in the industry.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for products using the PLM system.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure that products are manufactured to specification.
• Participate in fit sessions to ensure that products meet design and quality standards.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as fashion design, textiles, or product design.
• 4+ years of experience in design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with PLM systems is a must for this role.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A portfolio of relevant design work is required.

Nice to have

• Experience in the mass market and licensed brands is a plus.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales)

About the company

Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s sportswear and active wear apparel. Their portfolio includes Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, along with licensing partners like Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich.