Lead Garment & Fit Developer (Hybrid)

Levi Strauss & Co.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Product discounts

Paid leave

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking a Clothing Fit and Garment Developer in San Francisco to lead seasonal fit development from concept through production. You will translate design vision into commercially viable, high-quality products with strong fit blocks and construction specs.

This role requires expert patternmaking, construction knowledge, and collaboration with global partners to meet timelines and quality standards. Hybrid work in SF with in-office days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of education, patternmaking training).
• 5+ years of experience in fit development, Technical design and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in manual and digital patternmaking and grading.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Gerber AccuMark; familiarity with PLM, Excel (advanced functions), and 3D fit tools.
• Experience across men's and women's apparel, including woven bottoms, trucker jackets, woven tops, knit.
• Interpret design intent and guide pattern and construction corrections with vendors.
• Experience leading fit sessions, preparing samples, and maintaining accurate specifications.
• Collaboration with global/overseas partners.
• Experience with product development timelines and calendar management.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal style and fit development aligned with Design direction and research.
• Create tech packs with detailed construction sketches and graded specs.
• Apply knowledge of fabrics, construction, and manufacturing capabilities for quality, cost efficiency.
• Partner with other teams to apply approved fit blocks across seasonal styles.
• Guide fit block development by establishing body measurements and evaluating prototypes.
• Collaborate with Design to translate concepts into production-ready garments.
• Lead fittings; communicate fit and construction feedback to teams and vendors.
• Ensure Go-To-Market calendar milestones are integrated across teams and partners.
• Act as liaison between Design, Product Development, and vendors to resolve production challenges.

Skills

Patternmaking

Garment Construction

Fit Development

Technical Design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Gerber AccuMark

PLM

Excel

3D fit tools

Job description

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking a Clothing Fit and Garment Developer in San Francisco to lead seasonal fit development from concept through production. You will translate design vision into commercially viable, high-quality products with strong fit blocks and construction specs.

This role requires expert patternmaking, construction knowledge, and collaboration with global partners to meet timelines and quality standards. Hybrid work in SF with in-office days.