Assistant Manager, Collaborations

Levi Strauss•San Francisco, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their Collaborations team. This role is designed for a creative and driven individual with a strong aesthetic sense and a passion for product. The Assistant Manager will support the design and development of collaborations across various categories and genders, guiding concepts from inception to completion. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Collaborations & Customization, this position is crucial for managing product development details, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting customization initiatives and events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent relevant experience.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop; InDesign.
Creation of detailed garment sketches in Adobe Illustrator.
Working knowledge of PLM and BOM applications.
Proficiency in Excel and Keynote/PowerPoint.
Tech packing skills.
Familiarity with generative AI tools.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of customization activations and Tier 1 events, translating design intent into engaging brand experiences.
Assist in creating project timelines, briefing decks, recaps, and development tools for collaborations, customization activations, and events.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, external vendors, samples, shipping logistics, and activation materials.
Partner closely with Tailor Shop, Graphic Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Packaging, and Tech Design.
Organize and maintain development libraries, including trims, fabrics, wash trials, finish targets, and reference materials.
Manage trim and sundry development, including briefs, artwork validation, approvals, and tracking.
Maintain accurate tech packs, PLM entries, BOMs, and related product information.
Conduct archive and market research to support collaboration and customization concepts.
Own assigned tasks and manage them end-to-end, from initial concept through final handoff.
Support collaboration projects across multiple categories and genders.
Support special projects and additional team priorities as needed.