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Levi Strauss & Co.

Inventor of blue jeans, sustainable apparel

Director Global Merchandising - Blue Tab

Product ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • 10+ years of merchandising, product merchandising, or category leadership experience within apparel, lifestyle, premium, or luxury-adjacent brands.
  • Experience building and scaling categories, product concepts, or businesses with measurable commercial impact.
  • An elevated point of view on product, style, fabrication, quality, and brand storytelling.
  • Experience developing consumer-led strategies, assortment architectures, and long-range product visions.
  • Ability to balance elevated product instincts with revenue, margin, and productivity goals.
  • Ability to influence partners in Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Planning, and Marketing.
  • Comfort leading through influence, setting direction, and rallying teams around a shared vision.
  • Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environments where initiative and building new capabilities are part of the opportunity.
  • Energy for creating the future of a brand, category, or consumer proposition and bringing that vision to life through product and team leadership.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the global product vision and category strategy aligned to brand priorities.
  • Lead long-range planning and seasonal merchandising frameworks to support growth and innovation.
  • Translate consumer insights and market trends into actionable product direction.
  • Own and refine assortment strategy and line plan, ensuring clarity, focus, and scalability across markets.
  • Drive product from concept through launch and in-season performance management.
  • Ensure alignment to brand positioning, quality standards, and price-value expectations.
  • Be accountable for category performance, including revenue growth, margin, and full-price sell-through.
  • Partner closely with Planning to optimize product mix and performance outcomes.
  • Lead in-season business analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Champion a deep understanding of target consumer segments.
  • Partner with Marketing to develop compelling product stories and go-to-market strategies.
  • Ensure product consistently reinforces brand positioning and differentiation.
  • Collaborate across a matrixed global organization to align teams to a shared vision.
  • Drive clear decision-making and prioritization across product, financial, and brand objectives.
  • Partner with regional teams to ensure balance between global consistency and local relevance.
  • Lead and develop a merchandising team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous development.

About the Company

Levi Strauss & Co.

Inventor of blue jeans, sustainable apparel

Levi Strauss & Co designs and markets apparel, most famously Levi’s blue jeans, along with brands Beyond Yoga and Levi Strauss Signature. The company creates denim and other clothing by designing fabrics, fits, and details (such as rivets, stitching, and washes) that people wear for everyday life. Its products work by combining durable materials, practical features, and consistent sizing to produce long-lasting jeans and casual wear that people can express themselves in. The company differentiates itself through a long history dating to 1873, a track record of setting labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing, a portfolio of recognizable brands, and a commitment to ethics and sustainability. Its goal is to use its brands and influence to promote self-expression while embedding sustainability and responsible practices across its operations and supply chain.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
1853

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