About the position
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. The role involves communicating a clear design point of view and direction around woven tops and outerwear, denim lifestyle brand look that supports the brand identity. You will identify trends in the global and local marketplace and filter through brand aesthetic, develop seasonal design ideas and concepts in collaboration with the Design Director and broader design team members, and ensure seasonal collection communicates both big fashion ideas and locally relevant messages that result in a consistent and integrated consumer experience. Additionally, you will collaborate and influence within and across different parts of the organization, design and develop the selection of fabric, color, print/pattern, details and trims seasonally, and manage creation and execution of PLM BOM data integrity: protos, commercial samples and production. You will also strategize and drive Concept-To-Consumer Calendar timelines, process, and deliverables with Designer and Assistant Designer level team members, sustain effective partnerships with Merchandising, Product Development and Sourcing to ensure products are engineered to profit and quality/aesthetic goals, and understand broader design trends across multiple categories and disciplines. You will report to the Director of Men's Tops Design.
Responsibilities
- Communicate a clear design point of view and direction around woven tops and outerwear.
- Identify trends in the global and local marketplace and filter through brand aesthetic.
- Develop seasonal design ideas and concepts in collaboration with the Design Director and broader design team members.
- Ensure seasonal collection communicates both big fashion ideas and locally relevant messages.
- Collaborate and influence within and across different parts of the organization.
- Design and develop the selection of fabric, color, print/pattern, details and trims seasonally.
- Execute the design process components to achieve or exceed targets for the seasonal calendar.
- Manage creation and execution of PLM BOM data integrity: protos, commercial samples and production.
- Strategize and drive Concept-To-Consumer Calendar timelines, process, and deliverables.
- Sustain effective partnerships with Merchandising, Product Development and Sourcing.
Requirements
- College Degree in apparel design, or a combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 7 years design experience, including 3 years as an apparel designer or lead designer in mens tops category or brand.
- Expertise in textiles and product development; strong working knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, fabric construction, print and pattern, fabric finishing techniques and processes.
- Lead a team in executing design direction and prioritizing deliverables.
- Experience with CLO & Miro.
- Strong team-oriented individual with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- MAC literacy/fluency MS proficiency, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.
- Proficient on all design platforms, Adobe CC and PLM program.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Paid leave
- Health insurance
- Product discounts
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