Jr. Footwear Designer

Skechers•Manhattan Beach, CA

1d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a Footwear Designer, this position will leverage their thorough understanding of Fashion Trends, Market Conditions, Consumer Expectations, Technologies, and the Manufacturing Process with their design excellence to develop the next generations of SKECHERS USA performance footwear products within the Men’s Division.

Requirements

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.

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.