Assistant Designer, Women’s Bottoms — Icons, Fashion, Non-Denim

Levi Strauss • San Francisco, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Assistant Designer for Women's Bottoms — Icons, Fashion, Non‑Denim team at Levi's, you will help evolve some of our most iconic products while pushing modern, fashion‑relevant ideas forward. This is a growth‑oriented role designed for someone early in their design career who wants to build fundamentals, learn how product is developed at scale, and gain hands‑on exposure to the full design process. Working with a Senior Designer, you will support concept development, material and trim exploration, and proto execution across denim and non‑denim bottoms. About the Job Support the development and communication of a cohesive design point of view rooted in Levi's® heritage and contemporary fashion. Help with design development across fit, fabric, finish, trims, embroidery, and sundries from concept through proto. Build clear, accurate, and detailed proto packs and design handoffs. Conduct market, trend, runway, and archive research to help inform seasonal concepts and platforms. Take on defined ownership areas (such as trims, novelty details, or smaller categories) to build reliability and creative confidence. Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, and Sourcing to support quality, aesthetic, and business alignment. Create precise garment sketches and flats using Adobe Illustrator to design intent.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in a design environment or relevant internships or hands‑on project experience (denim experience is ideal).
• Aesthetic sensibility with curiosity about trends, culture, and consumer behavior.
• Experience with garment construction with interest in building deeper technical expertise in denim finishing.
• Curiosity about how products are made at scale and readiness to learn the operational side of commercial design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; familiarity with Photoshop and Excel is helpful.
• Collaborator eager to work across many teams and levels.
• Passion for the Levi's brand and interest in contributing to its evolution through product.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and communication of a cohesive design point of view rooted in Levi's® heritage and contemporary fashion.
• Help with design development across fit, fabric, finish, trims, embroidery, and sundries from concept through proto.
• Build clear, accurate, and detailed proto packs and design handoffs.
• Conduct market, trend, runway, and archive research to help inform seasonal concepts and platforms.
• Take on defined ownership areas (such as trims, novelty details, or smaller categories) to build reliability and creative confidence.
• Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, and Sourcing to support quality, aesthetic, and business alignment.
• Create precise garment sketches and flats using Adobe Illustrator to design intent.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees