Assistant Designer

FIGS • Santa Monica, CA

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About The Position

FIGS is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the development of Scrubwear and Underscrubs across men’s and women’s categories. This role partners closely with the Senior Designer and Design Director to execute seasonal product from concept through development. You will contribute through strong organization, technical execution, and design support, building a foundation in performance-driven, functional apparel within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in apparel design (internships included)
• Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
• Basic understanding of garment construction, fit, and materials
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Ability to create clean, accurate technical sketches and CADs
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a team-first mindset
• High level of ownership, initiative, and follow-through; reliably delivers on commitments
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, get-it-done approach to problem solving
• Positive, solutions-focused attitude; thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Brings energy, curiosity, and a consistent drive to learn and grow
• Willingness to support across all aspects of the design process—no task too small
• Passion for thoughtful, functional design that elevates and supports healthcare professionals

Responsibilities

• Execute sketches, CADs, and visual materials under direction of the Senior Designer
• Support translation of seasonal concepts into product across Scrubwear and Underscrubs
• Assist in preparing presentation materials and design boards
• Assist in building and updating tech packs under direction
• Track and organize development components (lab dips, trims, strike-offs, mock-ups)
• Support execution of deliverables aligned to seasonal calendars
• Conduct trend, market, and competitive research
• Organize and present findings to support seasonal development
• Attend fittings, capture detailed notes, and track updates
• Maintain organized records of fit and design changes
• Support communication across teams by tracking updates and next steps
• Follow up on action items to keep projects moving
• Maintain organized design files, boards, and seasonal materials
• Track deadlines and support overall team workflow and efficiency

Benefits

• Discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Premium medical, dental and vision coverage
• Full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass
• 100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
• 401(k) program with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
• 12 company holidays
• Flexible vacation for salaried team members
• Up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation for hourly team members
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree