About this role
Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.
As Garment Developer, you will ensure the execution of design concepts, including the technical requirements, are delivered from the sketch/prototype stage through the "manufacture ready" package stage within established deadlines. Reporting to the Senior Director, Product Development, you will be a liaison between Design and Product Management for quality product execution and bulk production processes.
About the Job
- Create technical specification packages for denim and non-denim dresses & woven tops
- Develop patterns/blocks for proto development within a given consumer group.
- Follow quality and safety requirements for each product.
- Lead fittings and evaluate, document, and communicate all proto/sales/production comments to the production locations.
- Forge partnerships with overseas technical teams as a means to drive clarity on all pattern work and fit requirements. Troubleshoot fit issues and bring to resolution.
- Responsible to adhering to all deadlines.
About You
- Minimum 5 years experience in garment development or technical design.
- Bachelor's degree (7+ years combined college education, pattern-making training and work experience may be substituted for a degree).
- Experience with manual or computer aided pattern-making and grading drawing, flat sketching, or Illustrator drawing experience.
- Experience in Tops technical design or knits experience preferred.
- Expertise staging models, preparing fit meetings, conducting fit sessions and updating all patterns and specification documentation in required systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, CAD, PLM and Gerber Fit, and CLO.
This is a hybrid position based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.
The expected starting salary range for this role is $92,300 - $135,300 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.
LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.
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LOCATION
San Francisco, CA, USAFULL TIME/PART TIME
Full timeFILL DATE
This position is expected to be filled by 04/13/2026.Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.
Other facts
About Levi Strauss & Co.
You’re an original. So are we.
We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do.
We just might be the original startup. Our brands — Levi’s®, Beyond Yoga® and Levi Strauss Signature — stand for freedom and self-expression around the world. And for more than 170 years, we’ve used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world.
There’s plenty of room to make your mark here. We employ more than 15,000 people around the world, and this is a place where everyone contributes to the conversation.
Levi Strauss & Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
What you'll do
- As a Garment Developer, you will ensure the execution of design concepts and technical requirements from the sketch/prototype stage to the manufacture-ready package stage. You will also lead fittings and communicate all proto/sales/production comments to production locations.
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