Apparel Product Developer — End-to-End Launch & Sourcing

Levi Strauss & Co.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Product discounts

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco, CA, is hiring a Product Developer to manage all product development, costing and sourcing activities from proto samples to manufacturing-ready packages.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, align with innovation goals and supply chain strategies, and drive GTM calendar activities to meet dates. The role is hybrid with in-office presence required three days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile/Apparel preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of apparel production and/or product development experience.
• Knowledge of garment construction and fabrications.
• Strong project management with ability to manage complex spreadsheets and data reports.
• Ability to pull reports from multiple data sources and make data-driven decisions.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities and collaborate with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Product Development, Costing, and Sourcing activities.
• Oversee Development/Proto samples through final manufacturing-ready packaging.
• Lead GTM Calendar PD activities across all development phases to hit dates.
• Lead seasonal Costing activities and negotiate prices to align with FOB targets.
• Manage finish approvals from Development to Pre-Production to Bulk Shade Bands.
• Support execution of Sourcing Strategies.
• Partner with Supply Planning and Field Teams to meet first-cut dates across locations.
• Help resolve quality issues.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Garment construction knowledge

Project management

Flexibility

Experience with senior directors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textile / Apparel

Tools

Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco, CA, is hiring a Product Developer to manage all product development, costing and sourcing activities from proto samples to manufacturing-ready packages.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, align with innovation goals and supply chain strategies, and drive GTM calendar activities to meet dates. The role is hybrid with in-office presence required three days a week.