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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.

What You'll Do

• 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

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

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 $29 and $31. 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.