Product Developer

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We are looking for a Product Developer who will bring clarity, management and organization to our team. It is important to us that you have the energy and desire to manage all activities that are necessary to produce manufacturing ready products.

About the Job

• Manage all Product Development, Costing, and Sourcing activities. These activities range from Development/Proto samples to final manufacturing ready package. You are following Innovation Goals, Supply Chain Strategies, and requirements for Cost, Quality, and Terms of Engagement.
• Build all GTM Calendar PD activities and hold accountable across all phases of development to ensure we meet dates.
• Lead seasonal Costing activities; gather and negotiate all prices and align to FOB target.
• 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 ensure all Pre-Production activities are on track to meet the scheduled first cut dates at all production locations.
• Help resolve Quality issues.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Textile / Apparel Industry Field preferred, however a candidate may use a combination of college education and related work experience as a substitute.
• Minimum of 5 years of Apparel Production and/or Product Development experience.
• Knowledge of garment construction and a variety of fabrications.
• Project management abilities with systems knowledge
• Excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets).
• Pull together reports from multiple sources of data and then make decisions based on the results of those reports. (At minimum, will work proficiency with pivot, v-lookups, create formulas).
• Flexibility with regards to job responsibilities.
• Experience working directly with senior level directors.

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 - $110,000 per year.** We 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.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

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EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

FILL DATE

This position is expected to be filled by 12/07/2026.

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