Skechers is seeking a Senior Designer- Performance Apparel to join our growing team. In this role, you will partner with the Director of Performance Apparel to create innovative and functional design solutions for both Men’s and Women’s sport apparel. You will use a consumer-focused mindset to identify the appropriate features and benefits for each athlete’s end use. Creating designs strongly influenced by athletes and by partnering with footwear, you will influence and create a cohesive collection based on the needs of the business.

Essential Job Results-

Influence direction and identify seasonal silhouette and product classifications needed in the assortment plan that reflect a balance between active and trend for core and emerging businesses. Partner with Merchandisers in presenting concepts and gaining alignment to build styles into seasonal line plan.
Drive Color Palette creation based on Concept, and ensure approvals are aligned with all collection components and prints, creating a cohesive product assortment that is visually enticing to our consumer and athletes worldwide.
Build strong, dynamic and synergistic relationships with cross-functional partners: Merchandising, Marketing, Tech Design, PD, Production and Footwear.
Research on a quarterly basis for inspiration, for Vendor On-sites for Product Development, Line Reviews and Innovation Kick Offs.
Well-versed on emerging active trends and new technological advancements (in fabric, fibers, sustainability, health & well-being, tech, etc.) in alignment with performance athletes.
Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of tech pack creation and handoff to tech designers.
Present at seasonal assortment reviews in collaboration with product development, merchandising, and tech design.
Partner with Tech Design in initiating any needed fit analysis for seasonal development. In addition, attend weekly fittings to provide design fit intent and aesthetic point of view at each proto stage of the development process.
Initiate creative direction for seasonal print/pattern. Partner with Graphic Designers to ensure timely execution and accurate aesthetic based on initial design intent for artwork direction.
Develop from Concept through to commercialization performance apparel and special projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities-

Job Requirements-

Strong Design Ability with a specific example of creating product solutions that perform.
A team player who thrives in a collaborative culture.
Analytical/Problem Solver.
Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines and a self-starter.
High attention to detail and excellent follow through.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photo Shop skills are required.
Computer proficiency; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), PLM (Product Life Management) system.

Education And Experience-

BA Degree from a college/university in the field of Design, Apparel Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design.
Minimum 5+ Years experience in the Performance/ Active Apparel Industry
Practical design experience with the ability to show work and accomplishments.
Background in sports is preferred but not required.

The pay range for this position is $110,000-120,000.

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 4,700 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 benefits@skechers.com.

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.