Lead Footwear Designer — Innovation & Trends

Laceless Design; Rockaway Beach (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers seeks a Sr. Footwear Designer to lead the development of next‑generation footwear under the supervision of the VP of Design. You will shape product direction across categories, informed by market conditions, consumer expectations and production realities.

You will create high-quality renderings and CADs, prepare tech packs, and build seasonal product strategies. Collaboration with marketing, sales, and development teams in the US and Asia is required to maximize impact and sell‑through.

Qualifications

• Degree required in a relevant design field and 7+ years of shoe design experience.
• Ability to sketch shoes accurately and provide detailed specifications.
• Understanding of footwear production processes at the factory level.

Responsibilities

• Under VP of Design, design and develop innovative, cost-efficient footwear aligned to brand and market needs.
• Collaborate with design, development, and marketing to target cost and project outcomes.
• Create accurate renderings, CADs, and tech packs for outsole and upper designs.
• Draw cross sections and read blueprints, build trend boards and seasonal product strategies.
• Coordinate with merchandisers on line plans, color, pricing, and themes.
• Work with US and Asia developers on line schedules and development timelines.
• Develop new materials and constructions with materials team, ensure prototype execution reflecting concepts.
• Drive innovation in fashion-forward designs and protect Skechers DNA.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketching

Footwear design

Communication skills

Trend analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Skechers seeks a Sr. Footwear Designer to lead the development of next‑generation footwear under the supervision of the VP of Design. You will shape product direction across categories, informed by market conditions, consumer expectations and production realities.

You will create high-quality renderings and CADs, prepare tech packs, and build seasonal product strategies. Collaboration with marketing, sales, and development teams in the US and Asia is required to maximize impact and sell‑through.