Product Development Lead, Sustainable Materials & Innovation

Product Development Lead for Sustainable Materials & Innovation at Levi Strauss & Co., responsible for defining, validating, and scaling sustainability into commercial products, leading a major cross-functional program, and partnering with Global Design to scale innovation across product categories.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in apparel product development, materials development, fabric R&D, or textile engineering
• Experience with fabric construction, fiber behavior, finishing processes, and their impact on durability and performance
• Experience leading development programs from concept through production
• Background in quality, testing, and performance standards for apparel fabrics
• Experience working directly with mills, suppliers, and global sourcing partners
• Lead without formal authority in a matrixed organization
• Familiarity with circularity, regulatory considerations in apparel, experience with recycled cotton or other preferred fibers

Benefits

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