About this Designer, Women's Bottoms (Denim Dressing, Lot 300/700) role at Levi Strauss & Co.
Calling all originals: 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.
We're looking for a Designer to reimagine Levi's iconic Lot 300/700 fit families while helping grow Denim Dressing as pillar of Levi's modern denim lifestyle strategy. Reporting to the Senior Designer for Lot 300/700 and Denim Dressing, this role sits at the intersection of heritage and fashion—translating Levi's archive, fit expertise, and authenticity into relevant, fashion‑forward products across bottoms, dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, and tops. You'll work across both core, high‑volume fits that define the brand and newer fashion categories that push Levi's forward, contributing to seasonal collections that balance creativity, craft, and commercial impact, with close attention to fabric, finish, construction, and final execution in a fast‑moving, evolving design environment.
About the Job
Design product across Lot 700, Ribcage, Cinch, and related fit families, alongside Denim Dressing categories including dresses, jumpsuits, skirts, and denim tops.
Rework and refresh core silhouettes by introducing new proportions, fabrics, finishes, and elevated details while maintaining Levi's brand DNA.
Contribute to the expansion of Denim Dressing as a strategic growth category within Levi's denim lifestyle offering.
Translate trend, vintage, archive, and marketplace research into commercial designs suited for scale.
Partner with Merchandising and Product Development to align design decisions with consumer needs, assortment strategies, cost targets, and timelines.
Develop seasonal concepts, sketches, and presentation materials that communicate design intent.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to problem‑solve fit, fabrication, construction, and finish challenges.
Use Levi's archive access and innovation lab prototyping resources to explore ideas, test finishes, and refine product quickly.
Work fluidly in a fast‑moving environment, adapting designs in response to testing and feedback
Provide guidance to the Assistant Designer, contributing to a collaborative and engaged design team.
About You
5+ years of experience designing women's bottoms, denim, or related apparel categories.
Knowledge of denim construction, fabrications, washes, hardware, trims, and bills of material.
Design approach grounded in craft, fit, and detail, paired with curiosity about modern silhouettes and styling.
Comfort designing within commercial and operational constraints while still introducing newness.
Interest in how products are developed end‑to‑end, from concept through production.
Fluency in Illustrator and experience working in PLM environments.
Engagement with fashion, denim, and cultural trends across premium, contemporary, and mass markets.
Enthusiasm for denim as a material and for the process of refining product through iteration.
This is a hybrid position based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.
The expected starting salary range for this role is $92,300 - $135,300 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.
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.
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LOCATION
San Francisco, CA, USAFULL TIME/PART TIME
Full timeFILL DATE
This position is expected to be filled by 09/25/2026.