Footwear Commercialization & Production Specialist

Skechers USA Ltd.; Manhattan Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers USA Ltd. in Southern California is seeking a Footwear Commercialization & Quality Specialist to drive the transition from development to commercialization and production.

You will independently manage reviews, assess fit, workmanship, materials, and specs against approved standards, collaborating with global teams to ensure alignment with product intent. The role emphasizes hands-on footwear experience, strong judgment, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience in footwear development, commercialization, product engineering, manufacturing, production, technical development, quality assurance, or a related footwear function.
• Working knowledge of footwear construction, materials, fit, manufacturing processes, and product quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate footwear samples and identify product, fit, construction, workmanship, or production concerns.
• Ability to interpret product specifications and compare production execution against approved standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify risk and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple products and competing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global partners.
• Ability to work independently within established processes and exercise sound product judgment when escalating concerns.
• Experience with PLM systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Experience collaborating with Asia-based development, manufacturing, or factory teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage Commercialization and Production reviews for assigned footwear divisions while meeting established timelines and quality expectations.
• Evaluate footwear for fit, construction, workmanship, materials, specifications, functionality, and overall execution against approved product standards.
• Review Commercialization samples, First Pairs, Production Cases, and New Factory Cases to validate product readiness and production consistency.
• Identify fit, quality, construction, and production risks; provide clear recommendations and elevate significant concerns when appropriate.
• Partner with Product Development, Quality Assurance, Production, Product teams, Asia teams, and global factory partners to resolve product issues and support timely decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and timely product decisions, status, and supporting documentation within PLM and established tracking systems.
• Manage workload and priorities independently, proactively communicating risks that may impact timing, quality, or execution.
• Support fit sessions, product reviews, and Production activities as required.
• Monitor recurring product or factory issues and contribute observations and recommendations that improve product quality and execution.
• Participate in cross-functional problem solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to standardized processes and best practices that improve efficiency, communication, systems, and quality across the Commercialization & Production organization.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with less experienced team members as needed.

Skills

Product judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

PLM systems

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independence

Microsoft Office

Asia-based collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PLM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Footwear Commercialization & Quality Specialist supports the successful transition of footwear from Development through Commercialization and Production. This role independently manages assigned footwear divisions and evaluates product against approved standards for fit, construction, workmanship, materials, specifications, quality, and overall production execution. Serving as a key connection point between Product Development and Production, this role partners with cross-functional and global teams to identify product risks, communicate clear feedback, support timely resolution of issues, and help ensure production reflects approved product intent. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on footwear industry experience, strong product judgment, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively across domestic and international teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Independently manage Commercialization and Production reviews for assigned footwear divisions while meeting established timelines and quality expectations.


• Evaluate footwear for fit, construction, workmanship, materials, specifications, functionality, and overall execution against approved product standards.


• Review Commercialization samples, First Pairs, Production Cases, and New Factory Cases to validate product readiness and production consistency.


• Identify fit, quality, construction, and production risks; provide clear recommendations and elevate significant concerns when appropriate.


• Partner with Product Development, Quality Assurance, Production, Product teams, Asia teams, and global factory partners to resolve product issues and support timely decision-making.


• Maintain accurate and timely product decisions, status, and supporting documentation within PLM and established tracking systems.


• Manage workload and priorities independently, proactively communicating risks that may impact timing, quality, or execution.


• Support fit sessions, product reviews, and Production activities as required.


• Monitor recurring product or factory issues and contribute observations and recommendations that improve product quality and execution.


• Participate in cross-functional problem solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement initiatives.


• Contribute to standardized processes and best practices that improve efficiency, communication, systems, and quality across the Commercialization & Production organization.


• Share technical knowledge and best practices with less experienced team members as needed.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.


• 3+ years of experience in footwear development, commercialization, product engineering, manufacturing, production, technical development, quality assurance, or a related footwear function.


• Working knowledge of footwear construction, materials, fit, manufacturing processes, and product quality standards.


• Demonstrated ability to evaluate footwear samples and identify product, fit, construction, workmanship, or production concerns.


• Ability to interpret product specifications and compare production execution against approved standards.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify risk and recommend practical solutions.


• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple products and competing priorities.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global partners.


• Ability to work independently within established processes and exercise sound product judgment when escalating concerns.


• Experience with PLM systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred.


• Experience collaborating with Asia-based development, manufacturing, or factory teams preferred.

The pay range for this position is $80,000-$95,000/yr USD.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, developsand markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. 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 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

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 [e-mail]. 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.