Director Technical Development

Skechers

Base: $200,000-$230,000pyr usd; bonus/equity: not ...
Footwear development project management
Technical leadership for product teams
Experience with last development
Skechers is a global Fortune 500 company focused on developing stylish, high-quality lifestyle and performance footwear with over 30 years of innovation

Job Summary

  • Skechers is a global Fortune 500 company focused on developing stylish, high-quality lifestyle and performance footwear with over 30 years of innovation.
  • The role involves leading technical footwear development projects from initial concept through sales samples, coordinating teams in the USA and Asia to meet performance, manufacturing, costing, and aesthetic goals.
  • The position requires travel to manufacturing locations and trade shows to oversee execution and stay current with R&D trends, while fostering strong team collaboration and communication.

Matching Summary

Skechers is a global Fortune 500 company focused on developing stylish, high-quality lifestyle and performance footwear with over 30 years of innovation.

Salary

Base: $200,000-$230,000/yr USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Footwear development project management
  • Technical leadership for product teams
  • Experience with Last development
  • Upper and outsole part drawing expertise
  • Material and structural specification coordination
  • Cross-cultural team communication
  • Cost management and pre-costing exercises

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative and creative thinker
  • Strong sense of style and fashion
  • Self-starter with ownership mentality
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams
  • Maintains good relationships with suppliers and factories
  • Promotes team trust and mutual respect

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years footwear development experience
  • General knowledge of Asian culture and factory operations
  • Footwear manufacturing experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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