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# Garment Developer

- **Company:** Levi Strauss & Co.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://levistraussandco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/HQ-Office-San-Francisco-CA-USA/Garment-Developer_R-0156742

## About the Role

You are passionate about the details and a collaborative technical expert with an understanding of fit, patternmaking, and garment construction. You can balance creative intent with production realities., * 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 Adobe Illustrator and Gerber AccuMark; familiarity with PLM, Excel (can perform complex functions), and 3D fit tools.
 * Experience across men's and women's apparel, including woven bottoms (jeans, shorts, skirts, overalls), 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 skills with global/overseas partners.
 * Experience with product development timelines and calendar management.

## Description

* Lead seasonal style and fit development aligned with Design direction, applying fit expertise and competitive research to evolve and improve the fit portfolio.
 * Create tech packs throughout the development process (detailed construction sketches and graded measurement specs).
 * Apply in-depth knowledge of fabrics, construction, and manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-quality, cost-effective products.
 * Partner with Fit and Garment Developers to ensure application of approved fit blocks across seasonal styles.
 * Guide fit block development by establishing body measurements, evaluating prototypes, and incorporating consumer insights into final approvals.
 * Collaborate with Design to translate creative concepts into technically practical, production-ready garments.
 * Lead fittings; communicate fit and construction feedback to teams and vendors.
 * Ensure agreement on Go-To-Market Calendar timelines by integrating main milestones across our teams and external partners.
 * Be the necessary liaison between Design, Product Development, and vendors to resolve production challenges and ensure quality execution.
 * Maintain awareness of vendor capabilities, including technical expertise and equipment, to inform development decisions.
 * Communication skills are critical for successful collaboration with design and SSM teams, vendors, and factories.