Skechers · 1 day ago
Director Technical Development
Manhattan Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expSkechers, headquartered in Southern California, is the Comfort Technology Company® focused on stylish, high-quality products. The Director of Technical Development will lead the Performance Division's footwear projects, providing project management and technical leadership to ensure successful product innovation and market competitiveness.
FashionLifestyleShopping
Responsibilities
Leads and manages the daily activities for all assigned projects. Thoroughly communicates necessary details to teams in USA and Asia in order to reach calendar milestone objectives
Leads upper development for manufacturability, fit, function, pre-cost and desired aesthetic. Works closely with fit/wear test team to ensure consistent performance fit and that each style meets wear test standards throughout the development process
Leads mold development from initial drawings through confirmation of model size with respect to manufacturability, fit, function, pre-cost, and aesthetic. In conjunction with Design and Development Leads, executes against strategy for components with regards to compounds, construction and mold type
Coordinates and maintains material and structural specifications to maintain Skechers standards for quality, durability, and performance
Participates in the planning and execution of forward engineering activities to meet commercialization and production timelines
Plans, coordinates, orders samples for, and helps facilitate product testing (i.e., fit testing, wear testing, biomechanical testing) by working closely with the product testing team, as products dictate and as needed to ensure project objectives are met
In conjunction with design, manages the assembly of the approved design into a package of two and three-dimensional information which adequately describes and utilizes current and feasible manufacturing and assembly techniques
Maintain and provide a clear form of documentation and communication with team members to keep the product teams focused and all working towards the same project objectives, to help assist the transfer of design solutions from concept through final product with Asia developers and Skechers factory base
Manages costing objectives as outlined by Product Manager and costing team and works with design to achieve category goals. This entails supplying necessary information needed for pre-costing exercises during review of product briefs, through tech package development and final pricing of confirmation standards
Works with development and design team in USA and Asia to initiate and oversee the development of Lasts based upon desired aesthetic, performance, comfort and fit
Work with designers, merchandising and marketing
Work with material team for the selection and testing of materials
Help set material standards
Approve final specs
Work with costing to achieve target cost
Development of lasts and molds
Assist in the confirmation of production samples
Assist in the Basic& Extreme-Fit approval process
Document the Development Process
Update specs and processes
Recommendations of manufacturing improvements
Travel to manufacturing locations (typically 2 trips annually), development centers and vendors to oversee the execution of footwear, trips to trade shows and locations necessary for keeping current with future trends in R&D as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering and or minimum 10 years footwear development experience required
General knowledge of Asian culture and factory development, manufacturing, and general operations
Possesses a solid foundation in all aspect of athletic footwear manufacturing and development and related processes
Capable to manage development projects from concept to confirmation
Understands and has experience with Last development
Understands and has experience with pattern making
Fluent in reading and navigating around upper and outsole part drawings using 2D and 3D viewing and markup software's
Sense of style, fashion, and proportions
Detail oriented, keeps track of projects
Checks, influences, and confirms specifications and materials
Communicates well with all team members including Asia side R&D and factories using all necessary tools (ie., E-mail, phone, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc
Innovative and creative thinker
Self-Starter that gets things done
Possesses a sense of responsibility and ownership
Manages multiple projects and multi-tasks well
Capable of leading, training and motivating
Excellent Computer Skills
Creates and maintains useful records
Maintains good relationships with factories, overseas offices, and suppliers
Promotes a strong sense of team based on trust and mutual respect for others
Company
Skechers
Skechers is a Fortune 500® company — a growth-oriented brand that designs, develops, and markets a diverse product portfolio of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children around the globe.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-05-05Acquired
2019-11-26Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1999-06-09IPO
Leadership Team
John Vandemore
Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Coye
Senior Vice President IT & CIO
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