Overview
Assistant Designer – Sport Bras Jobs in United States at FAM Brands
Title: Assistant Designer – Sport Bras
Company: FAM Brands
Location: United States
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.
With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price.
That’s the FAM Brands difference.Please note there are two openings in a temp / temp-to-hire status for 3 – 6 months, covering maternity leaves. Qualified candidates may be offered full-time roles in other areas of the business based on performance and company needs at the time.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-orientedAssistant Designer – Sports Brasto join our dynamic team at FAM Brands. In this role, you will play a key part in creating cutting-edge designs that combine function, performance, and style. You will work closely with Senior Designers, Technical Designers, Product Development, and Merchandising teams to bring concepts to life, ensuring our sports bras maintain the highest standards of fit, comfort, and quality.
Design Collaboration
Assist the Senior Designer in conceptualizing and developing sports bra designs that align with FAM Brands’ aesthetic and performance standards.
Contribute to trend research, seasonal mood boards, and inspiration materials to guide the design direction.
Help prepare presentation boards and design sketches for internal reviews and approvals.
Technical & Product Development
Work with the Technical Design and Product Development teams to ensure accurate execution of design details, construction, and fit.
Maintain knowledge of performance fabrics, trims, and garment construction methods specific to sports bras.
Assist in sample fittings, document feedback, and make timely updates to tech packs as needed.
Sample Management
Track and organize prototype and sample requests, ensuring they meet deadlines and quality requirements.
Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams to manage sample logistics and maintain an organized sample library.
Support the Senior Designer in reviewing and approving lab dips, fabric swatches, and other pre-production materials.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Partner with Merchandising, Production, and Marketing teams to support successful product launches and campaigns.
Provide product knowledge, design insights, and creative assets for photoshoots and marketing collateral.
Gather feedback from internal stakeholders and customers to inform future improvements and innovations.
Administrative & Organizational Tasks
Update and maintain design documentation (tech packs, line sheets, BOMs) with accuracy and attention to detail.
Track project timelines, monitor critical milestones, and help ensure on-time delivery of key design components.
Prepare materials for seasonal line presentations and internal design meetings.
Qualifications
Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience:1–2 years of experience in apparel design, preferably in activewear, intimate apparel, or performance garments (internship or entry-level exp…
