Associate Designer

FIGS is seeking an Associate Designer to contribute to the development of Outerwear, Lounge, and FIGS Pro. This role reports into and partners closely with the Senior Designer to design and deliver elevated, functional product across technical outerwear, tailored wovens, and refined knit categories. You will own portions of the design process from concept through execution, translating brand direction into commercially viable, style-forward product that meets the needs of healthcare professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop styles within assigned categories (Outerwear, Lounge, FIGS Pro)
• Translate seasonal concepts into product that balances style, function, & commercial viability
• Create compelling sketches, CADs, and presentation materials to communicate design intent
• Own tech packs and BOMs for assigned styles across seasons
• Drive development process in partnership with Product Development and Technical Design
• Ensure design intent is maintained through development while meeting cost, quality, and timeline targets
• Research and interpret trends, materials, and market insights across RTW, workwear, and performance categories
• Apply insights to inform design direction, product decisions, and category evolution
• Participate in fittings with informed input on fit, construction, and design intent
• Collaborate with Technical Design to problem-solve and refine product
• Partner cross-functionally (PD, Tech, Merchandising) to drive product forward
• Ensure alignment across categories to deliver a cohesive brand experience
• Manage own workflow and priorities across multiple projects
• Ensure deliverables align with seasonal calendars and business needs

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in apparel design
• Experience in outerwear, tailored wovens, knitwear, or RTW categories
• Strong understanding of silhouette, fit, construction, and technical design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, and Miro (3D tools a plus)
• Experience working in PLM systems (Centric a plus)

Other Must-Haves

• 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

FIGS Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range

• At FIGS, your base salary is one part of your total compensation package. This role's hourly range is between $75,000 and $90,000. Actual salary is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to your relevant skills, qualifications, and years of experience. 

Additional Compensation and Benefits 

• Equity: FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan  

• Other compensation and benefits offered include: 
• 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 

A little bit about us…

FIGS, Inc. is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We redefine what scrubs are by creating technically advanced apparel and products that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style, all at an affordable price. With the largest DTC platform in healthcare apparel, we sell our products to a rapidly growing community of loyal customers. Through these customer relationships, FIGS has built a community and lifestyle around a profession, revolutionizing the large and fragmented healthcare apparel market and becoming the industry’s category-defining healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand.

Our Threads for Threads initiative is integral to our mission to improve the lives of healthcare professionals on a global scale. Founded alongside FIGS in 2013, Threads for Threads donates scrubs to healthcare professionals working in resource-poor countries around the world.