Product Developer, Women's Tops

Product Developer, Women's Tops

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, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Beyond Yoga.

We're looking for a Product Developer to support our women’s woven tops/dresses department. This is an in-person role based out of San Francisco, California. You will report into the Director 2, Product Development.

About the Job

• Manage all product development, costing and sourcing activities, from proto samples to final manufacturing ready package following supply chain strategies, cost, quality, and TOE requirements.

• Manage execution of all Go-to-market Calendar development activities and drive accountabilities across all phases of development to ensure dates are met.

• Manage execution of Protos/Samples/Pre-Production activities and monitor timely receipt to meet all deadlines.

• Support execution of sourcing strategies.

• Lead seasonal costing activities; gather all prices and align to FOB target.

• Foster relationships with merchandising, design, supply planning and several other departments.

• Help resolve quality issues.

• Develop a team to top performance and growth.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in apparel industry or combination of college education and related work experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of apparel production and/or product development experience (wovens, sweaters, knits) in tops or bottoms product categories.

• Knowledge of garment construction, textiles and sundries.

• Expertise with PLM, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), and ability to learn new computer programs.

• Foster internal and external relationships and have flexibility within fast-paced environment.

• Dynamic analytical, problem solving and project management skills.

• Must demonstrate an energetic, positive, and teamwork demeanor at LS&Co.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $77,300- $120,000 per year.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life.

Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and recruiting and maintaining a workforce that welcomes and respects people from diverse backgrounds while enabling our employees to make an impact.

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time