Footwear Commercialization Lead — Production & Quality

Skechers USA Inc. II; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers is seeking a Footwear Commercialization & Quality Specialist to independently manage commercialization and production reviews, ensuring product readiness and adherence to standards.

The role requires hands-on footwear industry experience, strong product judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across domestic and international teams. Location in Southern California, with global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years in footwear development, commercialization, or related role.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage commercialization and production reviews for assigned footwear divisions.
• Evaluate footwear for fit, construction, materials, and workmanship against standards.
• Review samples to validate readiness and production consistency.
• Identify risks and provide clear recommendations; escalate significant concerns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to resolve product issues.

Skills

Footwear development

Commercialization

Quality assurance

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Skechers is seeking a Footwear Commercialization & Quality Specialist to independently manage commercialization and production reviews, ensuring product readiness and adherence to standards.

The role requires hands-on footwear industry experience, strong product judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across domestic and international teams. Location in Southern California, with global collaboration.