Product Developer - Women's Apparel

Skechers USA Ltd.; Manhattan Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers USA Ltd. is seeking a Women’s Product Developer to oversee end-to-end development for global Skechers Apparel. You will lead discussions with cross-functional partners, drive timely execution with vendors, and ensure technical, costing, and quality standards before PO issue date.

You will collaborate with Design, Costing, Technical Design, Materials and Product Merchandising teams to deliver innovative category results, from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end apparel product development from concept to production.
• Lead style development discussions with cross functional partners and ensure timely execution with vendors.
• Collaborate with Design, Costing, Technical Design, Materials and Product Merchandising teams to meet technical, costing and quality standards.

Skills

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Apparel development lifecycle

Risk management

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

PLM software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

PLM

MS 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 Women’s Product Developer is responsible for overseeing end-to-end developments related to their assigned categories for global Skechers Apparel product. This includes leading style development discussions with cross functional partners and ensuring timely execution through effective communication with vendors. Additionally, the Women’s Product Developer will collaborate closely with peers in Design, Costing, Technical Design, Materials and Product Merchandising teams to ensure all developments meet technical requirements, costing, quality standards, and are approved for production by PO issue date.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage factory development timelines in partnership with manager and Asia Development Teams; proactively callout challenges.
• Ensure proper data entry into Flex PLM and Material Chart.
• Review all material development submissions with internal teams, relay approvals/rejections to Global Development teams.
• Review all trim developments with internal teams, relay approvals/rejections to Global Development teams.
• Create and maintain material palette in Flex PLM.
• Create and maintain seasonal binders with approvals for: Trim, Fabric, AOP, and lab dips.
• Lead guiding the sample team in proper filing of seasonal trims, fabrics, and bulk.
• Constant communication with external and internal cross functional teams involved in the product creation.
• Responsible for ordering raw materials directly for prototypes and samples.
• Work closely with the designers to develop each category from initial concept through to finished product.
• Responsible for reviewing BOM at each key development sample request stage to ensure all items have codes, are accurately linked, and align with primary vendor.
• Responsible for reviewing color BOM prior to SMS request and production to ensure all colorways are called out accurately per FDS & TDS.
• Implement development critical path with manufacturers, ensuring prototypes deadlines are adhered to.
• Build strong factory partnership relationships, understand strengths and opportunities by vendor.
• Responsible for timely execution of calendar deliverables to meet Sampling, SMS, and Production timing requirements.
• Review weekly WOOS from Vendors.
• Participate and lead information sharing in all CFT meetings.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Strong understanding of Apparel Development lifecycle, end-to-end.
• Strong ability to identify potential future risk and proactively problem solve.
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines and a self-starter.
• Strong communication skills- verbally and written.
• High attention to detail and excellent follow through.
• Computer proficiency; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), PLM (Product Life Management) system.

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 5+ Years experience in the Apparel Industry.
• The pay range for this position is $90,000-$100,000/yr USD.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500 company, develops and 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.

Join our team of innovators, creators, and designers.

Skechers, the global leader in comfort technologies, brings together employees from around the globe to deliver stylish products for people of all ages.

Our employees are passionate about more than just the products we design, employees – we value community involvement and give back to local communities through a variety of initiatives including Skechers Foundation and Bobs for Dogs.

Learn more about who Skechers supports local communities around the world.

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Skechers, a global Fortune 500 company, develops and 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.

From footwear to apparel and accessories, Skechers has a product for you and your family. Learn more about our many product offerings here.