Product Developer, Knit Tops

About the position

At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future. 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!

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • base pay
  • incentive plans
  • 401(k) matching
  • paid leave
  • health insurance
  • product discounts
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