Senior Designer - Outerwear and FIGS Pro

FIGS • Santa Monica, CA

5h • $115,000 - $145,000

About The Position

FIGS is seeking a Senior Designer to lead design across Outerwear and FIGS Pro, our polished, professional ready-to-wear collection for healthcare providers. This role blends elevated, style-forward design with functional performance - delivering tailored wovens, refined knits, lab coats, and technical outerwear that embody FIGS PRO’s ethos: style supported by utility, comfort, and thoughtful function. You will translate brand DNA into sophisticated, capsule-worthy pieces that complement the broader FIGS ecosystem while meeting the real needs of HCPs in professional settings.
Reporting to the VP of Concept & Design, you will drive seasonal creative direction, execute premium product, and shape the future of FIGS Pro and Outerwear as signature pillars of the brand.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in apparel design, including at least 2 years leading or mentoring junior designers.
• Proven expertise in outerwear, tailored wovens, sweater knits, and premium lifestyle or RTW categories.
• Ability to design style-forward, polished, modern pieces that meet professional standards while supporting comfort and functional movement.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to drive full-cycle design — from initial sketch and prototyping through final production.
• Confident visual communicator with excellent sketching, illustration, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of consumer and market trends across RTW, workwear, and professional lifestyle spaces.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for Outerwear (technical rainwear, insulation, fleece) and FIGS PRO (tailored wovens, sweater knits, lab coats, polished ready-to-wear pieces), delivering refined, modern, style-forward collections grounded in HCP needs.
• Bring the FIGS Pro ethos to life, designing fashion-led, timeless yet trend-aware capsule pieces that integrate effortlessly with the broader FIGS wardrobe.
• Partner with the VP of Concept & Design to shape seasonal concepts, narratives, and professional-wear strategy.
• Research trends, materials, tailoring innovations, and relevant RTW markets to identify whitespace and elevate FIGS Pro’s aesthetic and functional direction.
• Ideate and execute elevated on-garment branding, including trims, hardware, labels, and subtle identifiers that reinforce sophistication.
• Create premium design packages - technical sketches, construction details, and spec documentation - with clarity and precision.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Raw Materials, Product Development, and to drive concept-to-creation consistency and storytelling impact.
• Lead fittings for both categories 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.

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…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees