Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers has spent 30 years helping men, women and kids everywhere look and feel good. Developing comfort technologies is at the foundation of all that we do—delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products at a reasonable price. From our diverse footwear offering to a growing range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

With international business representing over half of our total sales, we have product available in more than 180 countries and significant opportunities for continued expansion worldwide. We sell our collections direct to consumers through more than 4,450 Skechers stores around the globe and Skechers e-commerce sites, as well as through a network of third-party partners.

A MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR GLOBAL LEADER IN THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY.

This position contributes to Skechers’ success by supporting the Store Design group to create outstanding designs that uphold our company values while crafting Skechers Experience. Your primary mission is to create, innovate, elevate, inspire and execute store design projects. The role encompasses collaboration cross-functionally with various business units, oversight of holistic design process; inclusive of all phases of design from schematic through construction documents and administration; while honoring budget, schedule and operational requirements aligned with strategic business needs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITiES- 

• Provide space planning and interior architecture for Skechers Retail Stores with integration of Design disciplines and principles architecture and interiors utilizing CAD Drafting and3D visualization via Sketchup 
• Proposes holistic design and resource solutions for work content and workflow with manager of Store Design International and Director of Store Design International
• Coordinate obtaining approvals required prior to constriction from Skechers Retail Team, Landlords, and governing municipalities
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of fixture/furniture design and selections required to build to retail store environment 
• Coordinate with architects and MEP engineers, and other replated consultants 
• Cooperate and coordinate with other store planning, graphic and merchandising requirements with the retail team
• Designs environments/ store programs and initiatives within parameters of individual business goals, budgets and market requirements. 
• Manages the architectural design process by assessing the scope of the project through review of site surveys and lease documents
• Articulate design issues in written and verbal communication, sketches/drawings, etc.
• Organizational skills; attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Provides clear, effective and timely communication of direction and alignment with team members.
• Adaptability and able to flex within the context of changing priorities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS- 

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field.
• Experience in specific field or utilizing designated skills: 3+ yrs
• CAD drafting in AutoCAD software: 3+ yrs.
• 3D modeling in Sketchup, 3+yrs
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suit.
• Project management experience 3+ yrs
• Current working knowledge of building code and compliance issues
• Current knowledge of industry trends in retail store design including furniture and finishes.
• Ability and working knowledge of color, materiality, foundational design principles.
• Ability to balance design, with operational needs and budget objectives resulting in exceptional projects under tight deadlines 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Retail design or development organization including management of construction documents 3+ yrs.

QUALIFICATIONS-

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS-

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000/year.