Levi Strauss

Product Developer, Knit Tops

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in apparel, textiles, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in apparel product development or production
  • Experience with knit fabrics and garment construction
  • Familiarity with the production workflow from concept to manufacturing
  • Proficient with PLM systems and Excel
  • Capacity to manage timelines across multiple projects
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in design, merchandising, and sourcing
  • Adaptable to changing timelines or priorities

Responsibilities

  • Manage product development from prototype to production, focusing on cost, quality, and delivery
  • Execute development activities in line with the Go-To-Market calendar
  • Coordinate proto, sample, and pre-production stages, ensuring timelines are met
  • Support sourcing strategies with global teams
  • Lead seasonal costing processes to align vendor pricing with FOB targets
  • Align development timelines with production start dates in partnership with Supply Planning
  • Review and approve pre-production standards, including shade bands

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid leave
  • Health insurance
  • Product discounts
  • Comprehensive total rewards package aimed at supporting health and financial goals
Full Job Description

At Levi's, we're evolving a globally iconic brand by modernizing how we design, develop, and deliver product at scale. As a Product Developer for Knit Tops, you'll own the end-to-end development of key styles, translating concepts into high-quality, production-ready product that meets speed, cost, and quality goals. Sitting at the center of matrixed product teams, you'll drive execution across complex fabrics and constructions while keeping pace with a fast-moving market. You will directly shape the future of our men's assortment!

About the Job
  • Manage product development from prototype through final production, ensuring alignment to cost, quality, and delivery targets
  • Execute development activities within the Go-To-Market calendar and track progress against key milestones
  • Coordinate proto, sample, and pre-production stages; monitor timelines and follow up on delays
  • Support sourcing strategy execution in partnership with global sourcing teams
  • Lead seasonal costing processes, consolidating vendor pricing and aligning to FOB targets
  • Partner with Supply Planning to align development timelines with production start dates
  • Review and approve pre-production standards including shade bands and final approvals
  • Identify and support resolution of product quality issues during development
  • You will report to the Director, Men's Product Development


About You
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in apparel, textiles, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in apparel product development or production
  • Experience working with knit fabrics and garment construction
  • Familiarity with production workflows from concept through manufacturing
  • Experience working with PLM systems and Excel
  • Ability to manage timelines across multiple projects
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams including design, merchandising, and sourcing
  • Ability to adapt to changes in timelines or priorities


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 $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 08/30/2026.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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