Manager, US/Canada Brand Experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

This position performs a key role in the US/Canada Brand Experience team with responsibility for Mainline and Outlet Visual Merchandising as an individual contributor.

About the Job

• Using a combination of global visual guidelines and cluster business priorities, deliver monthly visual direction for Levi’s retail stores in both mainline and outlet channels with seasonal product storytelling, product presentation, visual techniques, mannequin styling, and flex strategies.

• Communicate the Levi’s brand aesthetic, creative direction, and visual merchandising standards.

• Build and maintain relationships with product merchants and planning team to optimize visual merchandising strategies based around business priorities, seasonal product and brand initiatives, and store capacity/fixture-fill.

• Follow and manage the go-to-market process from initiation to execution, from seasonal product launch to monthly visual merchandising guidelines, executive walk throughs, production of store direction, and follow up with field execution.

• Working cross-functionally: build relationships with partners in Store Design, Operations, Merchandising, Planning & Allocations, Marketing, and Graphic Design.

• You will report to the Senior Manager, USCA Brand Environment.
   

About You

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Must have 8+ years of retail experience in windows and in-store visual merchandising in the apparel industry.   

• Strong knowledge and insights of the retail environment.

• Prior Visual Merchandising experience for lifestyle retailer.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to write clear and concise written direction.

• Professional and influential demeanor with senior and middle management, including presenting to director level and above.

• Ability to analyze situations using judgment, and influence decisions quickly and with authority.

• Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, Power-point, Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop.

• Experience with IWD Display or other VM software a plus.

• Basic knowledge of retail math.
   

This is a hybrid position based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.
 

The expected starting salary range for this role is $90,700- $120,900 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
 

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.
 

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.
 

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LOCATIONSan Francisco, CA, USAFULL TIME/PART TIMEFull timeCurrent LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.