Levi Strauss & Company:
Senior Designer, Levi's Womens Tops, Knits and Sweatshirts 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 obsessed with 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 innovation, creativity and collaboration. Put simply, if you’re looking for a new opportunity, this is a great place to grow your career. About the Job The purpose of this position is to be responsible for designing and creating innovative, commercially viable products that deliver value and style for the Levi's Women's Knit Tops, Sweatshirt and Outerwear as well as sustain the development, evolution and communication of Levi's look that supports and deepens the brand value and identity. • Collaborate with Women’s Tops Director in developing seasonal concepts for Women’s Knits and Sweatshirts. • Create and develop seasonal stripes and color stories for Women’s Knit Tops in collaboration with the Director. • Manage and direct team to develop on-brand, trend-right product that drives equity and profitability for the Levi’s® brand and upholds our aesthetic standards • Continuously research and monitor the consumer and marketplace to identify opportunities to stay ahead of the competition • Sustain effective partnerships with Merchandising, Product Development and Sourcing to ensure products are engineered to profit and quality/aesthetic goals • Understand and analyze current selling and consider when developing into future trends • Lead, manage and develop a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment • Manage team creation and execution of PLM BOM data integrity: protos, commercial samples and production • Build and maintain cross functional relationships, leading collaboration and partnerships within Design, and across Merchandising, and Product Development • Strategize and drive GTM timelines, processes and deliverables • Design and develop product with a sustainable mindset and +Net Positive without compromising aesthetics About You• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, or a combination of college education and industry related work experience may be used as a substitute • 8+ yrs experience as a designer, responsible for all facets of design and development • Expertise in textiles and product development; strong working knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, fabric construction, fabric finishing techniques, and processes • Proficient on all design platforms – Adobe CC and PLM program • MS Office proficiency, Word, Excel and Outlook • Ability to multi-task; with the desire to work in a fast paced environment • Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills • Excellent discretion, judgment, tact and diplomacy • Must demonstrate an energetic, positive, helpful demeanor and a passion and interest in LS&Co. Perks 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