Manager, Design ( Women's)

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Job Description About the role: Lead, inspire, and manage a team of designers across the women’s category, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Develop and execute seasonal product strategies for Tops in tandem with Bottoms, ensuring alignment with brand direction and customer expectations. Drive collection cohesion between gender categories & overall concept. Drive innovation in design, fabric selection, fit, and finishes for denim and non-denim categories, with a strong focus on sustainability, profitability, and margin optimization. Collaborate closely with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams to ensure product viability, cost-effectiveness, engineered designs to meet target costs, and timely delivery. Analyse market trends, customer insights, and sales data to inform design decisions and enhance product performance. Manage end-to-end design processes, from concept to final product approval, ensuring attention to detail and quality standards. Present seasonal collections to senior leadership, articulating design concepts, inspirations, and commercial value. Foster an inclusive, values-driven team culture in line with Levi Strauss & Co. values. About You 12+ years of experience in apparel design, with a strong focus on women’s categories (Tops & Bottoms) and managing design teams. Proven experience designing both denim and non-denim products, with a portfolio showcasing your work. Strong understanding of the Indian fashion market, consumer preferences, and retail landscape. Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) and an ability to create and review detailed tech packs. Proven expertise in design-to-cost methodologies, with a strong understanding of costing components and the ability to engineer products that meet target margins. Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team. Commercial acumen with the ability to balance creative vision with business objectives. Passion for sustainability, quality craftsmanship, and Levi’s brand heritage. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Strong collaboration ability & influencing skills to drive POV. LOCATION India, Bangalore - Office FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account. Show more Show less