Levi Strauss

Designer, Women's Bottoms (Lot 700 and Denim Dressing)

Levi Strauss$92K — $135K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in women's bottoms, denim, or related apparel design.
  • Strong knowledge of denim construction, fabrications, washes, and trims.
  • Design approach focused on craft, fit, detail, with curiosity for modern silhouettes.
  • Ability to innovate within commercial and operational constraints.
  • Interest in end-to-end product development processes, from concept through production.
  • Proficiency in Illustrator and experience in PLM systems.
  • Engagement with current fashion and cultural trends in various market segments.

Responsibilities

  • Design products across Lot 700 and Denim Dressing categories including tops, dresses, and jumpsuits.
  • Refresh core silhouettes by incorporating new proportions and elevated details while honoring the brand's identity.
  • Drive the expansion of Denim Dressing as a significant growth area for Levi's.
  • Transform research into marketable designs suitable for large-scale production.
  • Collaborate with merchandising and development teams to synchronize design choices with market needs and operational goals.
  • Create seasonal concepts and presentation materials that effectively convey design vision.
  • Partner with various teams to address and resolve fit and fabric challenges.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching program.
  • Paid leave options.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Product discounts for employees.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package to support health and financial goals.
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Designer to reimagine Levi's iconic Lot 700 fit families while helping grow Denim Dressing as pillar of Levi's modern denim lifestyle strategy. Reporting to the Senior Designer for Lot 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 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 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.

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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 07/12/2026.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
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