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 Company Overview Levi Strauss & Co. is a brand-name apparel company designs, markets, and sells jeans, casual and dress pants, jackets, skirts, and more. It was founded in 1853, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Levi Strauss & Co. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2026, 37 in 2025, 42 in 2024, 49 in 2023, 76 in 2022, 59 in 2021, 39 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.