Levi Strauss & Company:
Designer, Women's Woven Tops, Dresses, Outerwear - Levi's Job in San Francisco, VT

JOB DESCRIPTION We believe that clothes — and how you make them — can make a difference. Since 1853, we’ve been passionate about innovation to meet people’s needs. We invented the first blue jean. And we reinvented khaki pants. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines for our manufacturing partners. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. A company doesn’t last 160 years by standing still. It endures by reinventing itself, striving to delight its consumers, winning in the marketplace, and by remaining true to its values. We employ more than 17,000 people around the world – supporting great brands, including Levi’s®, Dockers® and Denizen®. Our employees are committed to progress, authenticity and collaboration. About the Job You will be responsible for designing and creating innovative, commercially-viable products that provide value and style for the Levi's Women's Woven Tops, Dresses, Outerwear and sustain the development, evolution and communication of Levi's look that supports and deepens the brand value and identity. • Reporting to the Director of Women's Tops Design • Develop seasonal design platforms and concepts • Identify consumer relevant product opportunities through market research • Create fit, fabric, finish, sundries and trim developments • Design product to accomplish goals for the seasonal calendar, assortment plan and source location requirements • Sustain partnerships with Merchandising, Product Development and Sourcing to ensure products are engineered to profit and quality/aesthetic goals • Accomplish direction given by senior designers and directors as part of the global guideline • May coach lower level designers About You• College Degree in Design (5+ years of combined college education and work experience may be substituted for a degree) • Minimum 3 years experience as a designer, responsible and accountable for all facets of design and development • Must be able to lift 15lbs (i.e. packages racks) • Tops denim finish experience a huge plus. • Outerwear design a plus. • Strong design skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Demonstrated success creating commercially viable and profitable product designs • Strong working knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, textiles, finishing techniques and processes • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Strong team oriented individual with the ability to work with diverse partners in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot: • 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save. • Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations • Product discount of 40% off regular-price merchandise The Company's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. The Company has established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.­ LOCATION1155 Battery St. San Francisco, CA, 94111FULL TIME/PART TIMEFull time