Visual Display Production - Project Management Specialist

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 Visual Display Production - Project Management Specialist is an experienced, self-directed contributor within the Point of Purchase (POP) Development & Production Team, responsible for development of semi-permanent displays that drive sales of Skechers footwear and apparel across all global markets. This role manages project lifecycles, vendor relationships, and cross-functional partnerships, while ensuring alignment with brand standards and Key Initiative strategies. The Specialist proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, elevate display quality, and strengthen in-store brand messaging across Domestic, International, Retail, and Apparel channels. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Own end-to-end development and production of assigned point of purchase projects, exercising independent judgment to meet target pricing, quality standards, and delivery timelines. Manage all project file transfers internally and with production vendors with minimal oversight. Collaborate with point of purchase development and production team on ideation, and development of new and innovative point of purchase display concepts, leveraging market trends, competitive analysis, and internal brand direction. Serve as the primary administrator for point of purchase project management within the FLEX PLM system — creating styles, maintaining records, and ensuring all final art and production files are accurately transferred to Visual Merchandising Library folders. On behalf of the Point of Purchase Development & Production Team: Independently manage the shipping, receiving, and tracking of all display samples from global production vendors. Partner with the in-house photography team to coordinate and oversee the documentation of all approved display samples. Maintain and organize image files across Key Initiative and Visual Merchandising Library folders. Author and distribute point of purchase memos to Skechers sales, field, and production teams, ensuring timely and accurate communication. Generate and analyze product booking reports for Key Initiatives and new projects, translating data into actionable recommendations. Independently oversee Visual Merchandising Showroom operations and point of purchase storage areas, maintaining accurate inventory records and managing off-site storage logistics. Manage vendor compliance, ensuring all suppliers adhere to packing, and labeling requirements for global Distribution Center shipments. Lead point of purchase planning and execution for Special Events, Global Conferences, Trade Shows, and Sales Meetings — managing timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, and on-site logistics with cross-functional partners across Retail, PR, Travel, and HR. Conduct independent field evaluations of display samples at retail locations to assess quality and performance. Represent the point of purchase team in cross-departmental meetings across Skechers facilities. WHAT YOU’LL BRING: Demonstrated ability in vendor sourcing, display production, and project coordination from concept through delivery with minimal supervision. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and data analysis; strong working knowledge of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, and Adobe Illustrator. Self-starter with an elevated level of initiative, a strong sense of urgency and ownership. Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound, timely decisions in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to independently prioritize a high-volume, diverse workload. Ability to confidently present ideas and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership. 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. 2-4 years of experience in vendor sourcing, display production, and/or project coordination in a fast-paced, consumer-facing industry. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred. Footwear or apparel industry experience is strongly preferred. Bilingual a plus (Spanish, Mandarin, or Vietnamese). The pay range for this position is $71,000-$75,000/yr USD. About Skechers Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, developsand 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Skechers