Garment Developer
Core
Lead seasonal fit development from concept through production, translating design vision into commercially viable, high-quality apparel products.
Role type
Senior Clothing Fit and Garment Developer
Builds
Seasonal apparel styles (woven bottoms, trucker jackets, woven tops, knit) for Levi Strauss & Co.
Domain
Apparel manufacturing, fit engineering, and product development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fit intelligence, manual and digital patternmaking, grading, fabric and construction knowledge, vendor management, prototype evaluation, Go-To-Market calendar management
Preferred skills
3D fit tools proficiency, PLM system familiarity, complex Excel functions
Technologies
Adobe Illustrator, Gerber AccuMark, PLM, Excel, 3D fit tools
Responsibilities
Lead seasonal style and fit development aligned with design direction; Create tech packs with detailed construction sketches and graded measurement specs; Guide fit block development by establishing body measurements and evaluating prototypes; Lead fittings and communicate fit/construction feedback to teams and vendors; Collaborate with design to translate creative concepts into production-ready garments; Maintain awareness of vendor capabilities to inform development decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC