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FAM Brands · 2 months ago

Assistant Designer - Womens

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27/hr - $29/hr

2+ years exp

FAM Brands is a company that designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s sportswear and active wear apparel. The Design Assistant will support the Design team by contributing to the development and execution of seasonal apparel collections, assisting with various facets of the design process, and coordinating sample and production tasks.

FashionSports

Responsibilities

Assist with creating CAD sketches, construction details, and updates to tech packs

Maintain and update CADs and style records across multiple accounts

Support concept approvals for licensors and prepare documentation

Generate style numbers and maintain organized style libraries

Prepare market samples and fabric/trim boards for seasonal presentations

Participate in fittings, take detailed notes, and recap key feedback for the team

Update BOMs and tech packs for production and costing purposes

Prep fabric punches and trims to hand off to Product Development for sourcing

Submit cut tickets and assist with organizing internal sample tracking

Maintain up-to-date PLM records including tracking approval dates and sample status

Organize and manage sample racks, fabric and trim binders, and related materials

Tag and photograph product lines for buyer shipments and showroom set-ups

Ship and track buyer and licensor approvals

Cut and mount paper dolls and color cards for buyer presentations

Submit creative services requests for production and presentation needs

Assist in organizing and preparing internal sales and trend presentation materials

Qualification

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopPLM systemsGarment constructionAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam-oriented

Required

2+ years of relevant internship or professional experience in apparel design. Especially helpful if you've worked on designs that fit into the Banana Republic aesthetic

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field strongly preferred

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop required

Familiarity with PLM systems and garment construction fundamentals

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Eagerness to learn, take direction, and contribute positively to team culture

Dependable, punctual, and committed to high-quality work

Collaborative mindset and willingness to pitch in across departments

Able to meet deadlines with a strong sense of urgency and accountability

Desire to grow professionally within apparel design