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About the Role
Lead seasonal fit development from concept through production, translating design vision into commercially viable, high-quality products. Combine technical expertise, fit intelligence, and market insights to create and refine fit blocks that meet both aesthetic and performance standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead seasonal style and fit development aligned with Design direction, applying fit expertise and competitive research to evolve and improve the fit portfolio.
- Create tech packs throughout the development process (detailed construction sketches and graded measurement specs).
- Apply in-depth knowledge of fabrics, construction, and manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-quality, cost-effective products.
- Partner with Fit and Garment Developers to ensure application of approved fit blocks across seasonal styles.
- Guide fit block development by establishing body measurements, evaluating prototypes, and incorporating consumer insights into final approvals.
- Collaborate with Design to translate creative concepts into technically practical, production-ready garments.
- Lead fittings; communicate fit and construction feedback to teams and vendors.
- Ensure agreement on Go-To-Market Calendar timelines by integrating main milestones across our teams and external partners.
- Be the necessary liaison between Design, Product Development, and vendors to resolve production challenges and ensure quality execution.
- Maintain awareness of vendor capabilities, including technical expertise and equipment, to inform development decisions.
- Interpret design intent and guide pattern and construction corrections with vendors.
- Experience leading fit sessions, preparing samples, and maintaining accurate specifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of education, patternmaking training).
- 5+ years of experience in fit development, Technical design and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in manual and digital patternmaking and grading.
- Experience across men's and women's apparel, including woven bottoms (jeans, shorts, skirts, overalls), trucker jackets, woven tops, knit.
- Experience with product development timelines and calendar management.
Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Gerber AccuMark
- Familiarity with PLM, Excel (can perform complex functions), and 3D fit tools.
- Communication skills
- Collaboration skills with global/overseas partners.
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of education, patternmaking training)
Salary/Compensations
- $92,000 - $135,000 per year
Benefits
- Base pay
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) matching
- Paid leave
- Health insurance
- Product discounts
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- EOE M/F/Disability/Vets