Footwear Designer - Street

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES-

• Create - In collaboration with the Design and Product Line management, create innovative product designs that appeal to targeted consumers. Contribute to seasonal creative strategy for products and line segments. Partner with Design, Product Line Management, and Product Development to focus product designs for market success. Actively seek expert input to develop appropriate designs with regards to cost/value, fit and performance, manufacturability, merchandising, and aesthetic finish.
• Communication - Present and communicate visual concept solutions to product briefs. Work with design team to produce and present materials effectively. Proficient in the creation of tech packs and outsole blueprints, including cross sections. Encourages communication and feedback. Fosters group decision making, participation, and consensus.
• Execute – Finalize tech packages and proactively follow the execution of all product details: construction, color, form, style, detail, fit, and cost. Review all tech packages and communicate changes to Asia development partners. Deliver on-time product solutions in conjunction with the product calendar and business needs ensuring that all deadlines, line plans, and deliverables are met.
• Consumer – Utilize knowledge of category specific consumers and culture to improve product performance and appearance. Study and research current and future trends, maintain expert knowledge in global design trends, market competition, and retail landscape. Conduct on and off-site to bring new ideas to the brand.
• Multi-Tasking – Make the most efficient use of time, usually managing numerous projects simultaneously. Skilled organizer who plans effectively and moves with agility from one task to another. Prioritizes according to top needs. Flexible when special projects are assigned.
• Travel - Periodic travel to Asia to for product development. Periodic travel for market and trend research.
• Professional Development – Proactively work with Design management and Senior Designers to advance and build professional skills.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES-

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-

• No

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

• Ability to sketch shoes accurately and proportionately & provide detailed specifications.
• Must understand the footwear production process at the factory level.
• Must have advanced skills in Photoshop/Illustrator
• Must have great communication/presentation skills and work well with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

• Preferably a bachelor’s degree in Footwear, Fashion or Graphic Design.
• Should have a minimum of 4-6 years of shoe designing experience and knowledge of shoe constructions and materials.

The pay range for this position is $130,000-$150,000.

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [email protected].
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.