Levi Strauss & Co.
GarmentDeveloper
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“Garment Developer at Levi Strauss & Co.. Skills: Fit development, Garment construction, Patternmaking. Lead seasonal fit development. Translate design vision”
What You'll Achieve.
Evolve fit portfolio; Improve fit portfolio; Deliver high-quality products; Deliver cost-effective products; Ensure quality execution
Industry & Context.
Resolve production challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in fit development, Experience in manual and digital patternmaking, Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Gerber familiarity, Excel (complex functions), Experience across men's and women's apparel, Interpret design intent, Guide pattern and construction corrections, Experience leading fit sessions, Prepare samples, Maintain accurate specifications, Collaboration skills with global/overseas partners, Experience with product development timelines, Experience with calendar management
Nice to Have
PLM familiarity, 3D fit tools familiarity
What You'll Do.
Lead seasonal fit development
Translate design vision
Apply fabric knowledge
Apply construction knowledge
Apply manufacturing knowledge
Deliver high-quality products
Deliver cost-effective products
Partner with developers
Ensure fit block application
Guide fit block development
Establish body measurements
Incorporate consumer insights
Translate creative concepts
Create production-ready garments
Communicate fit feedback
Communicate construction feedback
Ensure agreement on timelines
Integrate main milestones
Resolve production challenges
Ensure quality execution
Maintain vendor awareness
Inform development decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Design teams; Product Development teams; Vendors; Factories; Global partners; Overseas partners; SSM teams
Communication Scope
Fit feedback; Construction feedback
Process & Methodology
Product development timelines, Calendar management
Full Job Description
## San Francisco, CA 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. As a Clothing Fit and Garment Developer, you will lead seasonal fit development from concept through production, translating design vision into commercially viable, high-quality products. You'll combine technical expertise, fit intelligence, and market insights to create and refine fit blocks that meet both aesthetic and performance standards. ## About the Job: * 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. * Communication skills are crit
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