Levi Strauss

Assistant Designer, Women's Bottoms - Icons, Fashion, Non-Denim

Levi Strauss$69K — $101K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years in a design environment, with ideal experience in denim.
  • Strong aesthetic sense with a curiosity about trends and consumer behavior.
  • Basic knowledge of garment construction; eagerness to deepen skills in denim finishing.
  • Interest in understanding large-scale product manufacturing processes.
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator; familiarity with Photoshop and Excel is beneficial.
  • Team-oriented collaborator willing to engage across various departments.
  • Passionate about the Levi's brand and keen on its product evolution.

Responsibilities

  • Support the cohesive design vision informed by Levi's heritage and current fashion.
  • Assist in the overall design process from fit to fabric selection.
  • Create accurate proto packs and facilitate design handoffs.
  • Conduct research on market trends and historical fashion to guide concept development.
  • Take ownership of specific design components to build reliability and confidence.
  • Collaborate with Merchandising and Product Development to ensure aesthetic and business alignment.
  • Produce garment sketches using Adobe Illustrator to communicate design intent.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid leave
  • Health insurance
  • Product discounts
  • Hybrid work schedule allowing flexibility with in-office expectations.
Full Job Description
As Assistant Designer for Women's Bottoms - Icons, Fashion, Non-Denim team at Levi's, you will help evolve some of our most iconic products while pushing modern, fashion-relevant ideas forward.

This is a growth-oriented role designed for someone early in their design career who wants to build fundamentals, learn how product is developed at scale, and gain hands-on exposure to the full design process. Working with a Senior Designer, you will support concept development, material and trim exploration, and proto execution across denim and non-denim bottoms.

About the Job
  • Support the development and communication of a cohesive design point of view rooted in Levi's® heritage and contemporary fashion.
  • Help with design development across fit, fabric, finish, trims, embroidery, and sundries from concept through proto.
  • Build clear, accurate, and detailed proto packs and design handoffs.
  • Conduct market, trend, runway, and archive research to help inform seasonal concepts and platforms.
  • Take on defined ownership areas (such as trims, novelty details, or smaller categories) to build reliability and creative confidence.
  • Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, and Sourcing to support quality, aesthetic, and business alignment.
  • Create precise garment sketches and flats using Adobe Illustrator to design intent.


About You
  • 1+ years of experience in a design environment or relevant internships or hands-on project experience (denim experience is ideal).
  • Aesthetic sensibility with curiosity about trends, culture, and consumer behavior.
  • Experience with garment construction with interest in building deeper technical expertise in denim finishing.
  • Curiosity about how products are made at scale and readiness to learn the operational side of commercial design.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; familiarity with Photoshop and Excel is helpful.
  • Collaborator eager to work across many teams and levels.
  • Passion for the Levi's brand and interest in contributing to its evolution through product.


This is a hybrid work schedule 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 $69,400 - $101,800 per yearWe 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

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.

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LOCATION
San Francisco, CA, USA
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time

FILL DATE
This position is expected to be filled by 07/06/2026.Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

About Levi Strauss

Levi Strauss & Co. is a leading global apparel company with a presence in over 110 countries worldwide. The company designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, with a focus on water conservation, reducing carbon emissions and improving worker well-being. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Levi Strauss
Size
16,600 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$127.1 million
Founded
1853
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
NASDAQ

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