Sr / Director of Footwear and Accessories

Job Description

Job Description

Description

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and now lifestyle essentials. We are setting new standards by providing high-quality, innovative, and inclusive products for everybody. As we expand into new categories, we are seeking a visionary SR / Director of Footwear & Accessories to lead design and development, scale the category globally, and push creative boundaries while staying true to our brand DNA.

The Senior Director of Footwear & Accessories will lead all aspects of product creation for these categories, driving the long-term vision and strategy while delivering innovative and commercially successful collections. This leader will build and manage a high-performing design and development team, foster cross-functional collaboration, and oversee seasonal calendars from concept to market launch. This is a highly creative and strategic role for an individual with a strong aesthetic point of view, proven technical expertise, and a deep understanding of luxury, streetwear, and fashion trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute SKIMS’ creative vision for footwear and accessories, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and core values.
• Deliver trend-right, innovative product lines each season, balancing brand storytelling with commercial viability.
• Oversee conceptual direction, material innovation, design language, and product storytelling.
• Lead end-to-end design and development processes, including ideation, prototyping, fitting, and refinement, ensuring design intent is preserved.
• Partner with merchandising, product development, and sourcing teams to optimize assortments and achieve margin targets.
• Drive category growth strategy, identifying white space opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations.
• Champion sustainability and innovation across materials, packaging, and manufacturing processes.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, developers, and technical experts.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, production, and supply chain to ensure timely product launches and cohesive brand storytelling.
• Act as a key stakeholder in strategic planning, brand campaigns, and go-to-market strategies.
• Own the seasonal calendar and ensure all milestones are met for on-time delivery.
• Partner with technical and sourcing teams to ensure quality, fit, and performance meet SKIMS standards.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and external design resources.

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Benefits, Culture and Perks

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