Levi Strauss & Co.

GarmentDeveloper

$92–135k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

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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