Manage a product line through all stages of the development process, from conception up to mass­ production.

Essential Job Results

• In cooperation with merchandisers, designers and technicians, develop requisitions for new products and colorways, which comply with approved design-specifications and target cost.
• Monitor the development status reports, tracking the status of development projects.
• Add new styles/colorways including, but not limited to the following tasks:
• Assign style numbers /color codes.
• Set up style information in Garpac.
• Inform all relevant parties of product information (e.g. Line Sheet Coordinator, Costing Dept, Allocations, lnt’l Dept, Technicians, etc).
• Provide Asia R&D with go by information for further samples.
• Photograph samples and send photos to Int’l Dept and Sales Team.
• Maintain divisional style master.
• Work with design team, technicians, Costing Dept and Asia R&D to meet target cost for in line styles/colors.
• In coordination with division merchandiser and design team, advise Asia R&D of minor aesthetic changes to product.
• Coordinate sample requirements with Asia office for tradeshows, pre-line and customer meetings.
• In coordination with division merchandiser or Senior Product Manager, review and approve confirmation samples; manage the confirmation process by coordinating design and technical input and approving confirmation samples on a timely basis.
• Assist technicians and Fit Dept as needed to ensure proper fit for product.
• Communicate with Asia developers on day to day R&D issues.
• Keep division merchandiser informed of any relevant issues arising during all stages of the product’s development.
• Manage running changes and communicate these changes to Asia, Int’l Dept and Sales Team.
• Review first production cases to ensure production matches confirmation samples.
• Participate in product presentations to our domestic and international partners.
• Lead the development of seasonal product design briefs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Help resolve daily issues that come up within the department.
• Assist sales team with product related questions and keep them informed of relevant changes to the product.
• Liaison between development team and Marketing Dept for marketing sample needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No

Job Requirements

• Team player attitude.
• Detail oriented.
• Follows procedures.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.
• Excellent follow up.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible work schedule; Able to work extra hours as needed.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor or relevant work experience.
• One to three years of footwear experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent follow up.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.

The pay range for this position is $72,000-$75,000.

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.