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

Levi Strauss & Co. is a company that values individuality and impact, and they are seeking an Assistant Designer for Women's Bottoms. In this growth-oriented role, you will support design development and concept communication while gaining hands-on experience in the full design process under the guidance of a Senior Designer.

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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Paid leave
• Health insurance
• Product discounts

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