Senior Designer - Menswear (Banana Republic)

FAM Brands•Beverly Hills, CA

About The Position

FAM Brands is seeking a Senior Designer for its Menswear (Banana Republic) division. The role leads the design and development of seasonal menswear collections, creating modern, trend-relevant products that are commercially viable and aligned with the brand and customer. The designer is expected to bring a refined aesthetic, deep knowledge of fabrics and construction, and experience designing for elevated lifestyle brands and top-tier retailers. The Senior Designer owns creative direction, design, and execution of the menswear collection. They develop trend-informed concepts, color stories, and line plans; create detailed flat sketches and technical design packages; and collaborate with merchandising, technical design, product development, and sourcing. The role also presents seasonal concepts and assortments to internal and external stakeholders, partners with technical design during fittings, and monitors relevant fashion, cultural, and retail trends. FAM Brands describes itself as an apparel company that designs, manufactures, and sells sportswear and activewear. Its proprietary brands include Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, and its licensing partners include Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich. The company says it is moving into a new headquarters at 9242 Beverly Blvd, Beverly Hills, California, in August 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or equivalent.
At least 8 years of menswear design experience, specifically for elevated, heritage, and contemporary brands.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and PLM systems.
Experience designing for affordable price points.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and collaborate cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

Centric PLM experience.
A passion for fabric sourcing, sustainable design, or emerging technologies in apparel.

Responsibilities

Own the creative direction, design, and execution of the menswear collection.
Create trend-right concepts, color stories, and line plans aligned with brand and customer expectations.
Sketch detailed flat designs and develop technical design packages using Adobe Illustrator and PLM.
Collaborate with merchandising, technical design, product development, and sourcing to ensure products are brand-right and margin-friendly.
Present concepts, design direction, and seasonal assortments to internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with technical design during fittings to maintain aesthetic and construction quality.
Stay current on fashion, cultural, and retail trends relevant to the target customer.