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San Francisco, VT

Full-time | Design - Apparel

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JOB DESCRIPTION
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. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.

Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we’ve used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi’s®, Dockers®, Denizen® and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™

We are looking for a Senior FLX Design Manager in Levi’s® Men’s Bottoms responsible for developing denim finishes/washes. You will report to the Director of Men’s Global Design. This is a unique role with an emphasis on denim finishing techniques. You have a knowledge of the contemporary denim market, a passion for denim fabric innovation, experience in denim fit, and an eye for Men’s denim trends. A high taste level and an appreciation for the Levi’s DNA is essential.

About the Job! Drive innovation of the category through Laser finish development
! Liaise between our innovation lab and our design team regarding denim finishes, especially those executables via laser
! Research and monitor the consumer and marketplace to identify opportunities to stay ahead of the competition
! Develop on-brand, trend-right product that drives equity and profitability for the Levi’s® brand and upholds our aesthetic standards.
! Collaborate with Director in developing seasonal concepts and color and print stories.
! Analyze current selling and consider when developing into future trends
! Build diverse relationships, leading collaboration and partnerships within Design, and across Merchandising, and Product Development and our Senior FLX Design Manager in Levi’s® Women's Bottoms
! Develop the strategy and innovation to meet seasonal product assortment needs and COGS targets
! Deliver to GTM timelines, processes and deliverables
! Design and develop product with a sustainable mindset and +Net Positive without compromising aesthetics
! Guide technical design packs communicating style, size, proportion, scale, and attention to details, manage and drive fittings to ensure laser patterns execute flawlessly

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
! 4+ yrs experience specifically as a men’s denim designer
! Expertise in textiles and product development; working knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, denim fabric construction, finishing techniques, and processes
! Proficient on all design platforms – Adobe CC and PLM program

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 50% off regular-price merchandise

Our 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 or family status, 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.
LOCATION1155 Battery St. San Francisco, CA, 94111FULL TIME/PART TIMEFull time
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