Director, Global Merchandising – Blue Tab

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Blue Tab represents one of Levis most ambitious growth opportunities and the evolution of the brands premium expression of denim lifestyle.

Rooted in heritage craftsmanship and premium denim Blue Tab combines exceptional product modern design and compelling storytelling with the power and scale of one of the worlds most iconic brands. As Director Global Merchandising Blue Tab you will set the product vision shape the consumer and category strategy bringing together a dedicated cross-functional team to build a premium head-to-toe lifestyle assortment grounded in elevated fabrics craftsmanship and point of view.

For someone energized by building scaling and defining businesses this is a rare opportunity to help create the next chapter of premium product at Levis while working within a global organization committed to long-term growth innovation and brand elevation.

About the Job

• 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

• 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

You will report to the Chief Merchant Womens.

About You

• 10 years of merchandising product merchandising or category leadership experience within apparel lifestyle premium or luxury-adjacent brands

• Built and scaled categories product concepts or businesses with measurable commercial impact

• Elevated point of view on product style fabrication quality and brand storytelling

• Experience developing consumer-led strategies assortment architectures and long-range product visions

• Balances elevated product instincts with revenue margin and productivity goals

• Influences across partners like Design Product Development Sourcing Planning and Marketing

• Comfortable leading through influence setting direction and rallying teams around a shared vision

• Thrives in entrepreneurial environments where initiative and building new capabilities are part of the opportunity

• Energized by creating the future of a brand category or consumer proposition and bringing that vision to life through product and team leadership

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 $167300 - $245400 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 plans401(k) matchingpaid leavehealth 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 benefitshere.

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

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