Senior Designer - Pro, Lounge & Outerwear

Santa Monica, CA

FIGS is seeking a Senior Designer to lead design across Lounge
, 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 contribute to seasonal creative direction, execute premium product, and shape the future of FIGS Pro and Outerwear as signature pillars of the brand.

• Lead design for Lounge (sweat shirting),
  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 these 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.

• 8-10+ 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.