Skechers · 9 hours ago
Jr. Footwear Designer
Manhattan Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
1+ years expSkechers is a global Fortune 500® brand headquartered in Southern California, specializing in lifestyle and performance footwear. The Jr. Footwear Designer will create innovative footwear designs, collaborate with various teams, and ensure product development aligns with market trends and consumer expectations.
FashionLifestyleShopping
Responsibilities
Create innovative and stylish footwear design concepts
Work with Design Management and Development personnel to collaborate on Design projects to maximize effectiveness and build product to target cost
Understanding of fashion trends and directions through travel, shop the markets, Tradeshows and researching the competition
Create accurate CADS quickly and efficiently
Build and present seasonal product strategies and trend boards
Constant interaction with Merchandisers on all aspects of product line plans, briefs, color palette, pricing, themes, graphics, and strategies
Work with developers in US and Asia and adhere to the product calendar, ensuring development projects are on track
Working with developers / materials team to coordinate and develop new materials, constructions, processes, and procedures
Responsible for getting prototypes and samples executed to reflect the concept and design you created
Knowledge and understanding of competitors top sellers, technologies, styling, colors, strategies, and pricing
Innovation through fashion forward new designs and technologies
Enhance brand recognition
May require domestic and international travel to various countries
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to sketch shoes accurately and proportionately & provide detailed specifications
Understand the footwear production process at the factory level
Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and 3D CAD programs
Have great communication/presentation skills
Collaborate with cross functional departments
In-depth knowledge of materials, construction techniques and manufacturing process
Bachelor's Degree in Footwear Design/Fashion Design/ Industrial Design is preferred or equivalent related work experience
1-2 years experience in the related field
Company
Skechers
Skechers is a Fortune 500® company — a growth-oriented brand that designs, develops, and markets a diverse product portfolio of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children around the globe.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-05-05Acquired
2019-11-26Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1999-06-09IPO
Leadership Team
John Vandemore
Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Coye
Senior Vice President IT & CIO
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