FIGS · 4 hours ago
Senior Designer, Outerwear & Lounge
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
8+ years expFIGS is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand seeking a visionary Senior Designer to lead design across Outerwear and Lounge. The role involves translating brand DNA into innovative and functional collections for healthcare professionals while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure creative cohesion and product innovation.
ApparelConsumer GoodsFashionHealth CareRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the design of seasonal Outerwear & Lounge collections - technical outerwear (rain, insulation, fleece) and sweatshirting - blending innovation, modern style, and functional performance
Partner with the Director of Apparel Design and VP of Concept and Design to evolve fashion relevance and bring to life seasonal concepts that inspire and serve healthcare professionals
Research trends, materials, and market insights to inform fresh ideas and identify opportunities that elevate the FIGS brand
Design cohesive, premium collections that deliver on both brand vision and the real needs of healthcare professionals
Create and/or oversee technical sketches and spec packages for all designs
Collaborate with Merchandising, Raw Materials, Product Development, and Marketing to bring product from concept to creation with precision and impact
Lead fittings and provide thoughtful, solution-oriented feedback to ensure exceptional fit, comfort, and quality
Contribute to color, material, and trim direction in partnership with Raw Materials to meet quality, cost, and calendar goals
Manage design calendars, milestones, and handoffs to keep multiple projects on track and aligned
Mentor and inspire junior designers, fostering creativity, curiosity, and collaboration across the team
Partner with cross-category design teams to ensure a cohesive, elevated brand experience across all apparel lines
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in apparel design, including at least 2 years leading or mentoring junior designers
Proven expertise across technical lifestyle apparel in wovens & knits
Strong command of silhouette, proportion, construction, and fit with hands-on understanding of pattern making and technical detailing
Exceptional talent for concept development, color, and material innovation with a sharp, modern aesthetic
Experience driving full-cycle design — from initial sketch and prototyping through final production
Confident visual communicator with excellent sketching, illustration, and presentation skills
Deep understanding of market trends, and adjacent categories to inform product direction
Passion for customer-centric design and a deep respect for the healthcare professional community
Highly organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite; experience with 3D and AI-assisted platforms a plus
Familiarity with PLM systems and cross-functional design workflows
Strong leadership presence paired with a collaborative, team-first, and optimistic mindset
Entrepreneurial spirit, egoless nature, and 100% awesome attitude
High level of integrity, initiative, and follow-through
Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Passion for design that makes a difference and elevates the lives of healthcare professionals
Benefits
Equity: Eligible FIGS employees have the opportunity to own shares of FIGS stock through our new-hire equity program.
Additionally, FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Annual bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the FIGS annual bonus program
Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass.
100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays.
For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation.
For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…
Benefits eligibility is determined by hour requirements and length of service
Company
FIGS
FIGS is a health care apparel company focusing on the design, technical fabrications, and the comfort of scrubs for healthcare providers.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$75MKey Investors
STORY3 Capital PartnersTulcoCampfire Capital
2021-06-11Post Ipo Equity
2021-06-11Post Ipo Debt
2021-05-27IPO
Leadership Team
Trina Spear
Co-Founder & CEO
Heather Hasson
Co-Founder/ Executive Chairman
Recent News
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