Fashion & Apparel E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in California
California is the center of U.S. fashion, anchored by Los Angeles's apparel manufacturing district and the showrooms of San Francisco. Major employers including PVH Corp, Gap Inc, and Revolve sponsor E-3 visas for qualified Australians in design, merchandising, buying, and technical roles. Competition is real, but California's scale means active hiring year-round.
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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 Procurement Manager – Sales & Point-of-Sale (POS) is a strategic sourcing role responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of all sales enablement and POS materials that support Skechers' retail and wholesale operations. This individual will drive the sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management of all customer-facing and sales-supporting materials — including in-store displays, promotional signage, product packaging, shelf talkers, banners, catalogs, look books, and digital POS assets — ensuring brand consistency, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery across all sales channels. The role requires deep procurement expertise, a strong understanding of print and display production, and close collaboration with Marketing, Sales, and Retail Operations teams to align procurement activities with Skechers seasonal campaigns and commercial objectives. This is a high-impact procurement role that directly influences Skechers' brand visibility and sales performance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Lead all procurement activities for sales and POS materials, including in-store displays, promotional signage, shelf talkers, window graphics, banners, product packaging, hang tags, price tickets, catalogs, look books, sell sheets, and digital POS assets, ensuring brand compliance, quality standards, and cost optimization across all retail and wholesale channels.
- Develop and execute category-specific procurement strategies for all sales and POS material segments, leveraging market intelligence, spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and print production expertise to drive continuous cost savings and supply chain efficiencies.
- Manage the full sourcing lifecycle for all sales and POS materials, including RFP/RFQ development, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, purchase order management, and delivery oversight to ensure materials arrive on time and meet Skechers quality and brand standards.
- Negotiate and administer supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs) with print vendors, display manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and production houses, ensuring all terms protect Skechers' commercial interests and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Build and maintain a high-performing supplier base for sales and POS material categories, conducting regular performance reviews, managing KPIs, and driving accountability for quality, lead times, sustainability commitments, and pricing.
- Partner closely with Marketing, Creative, Sales, Visual Merchandising, and Retail Operations teams to forecast demand, align procurement timelines with seasonal campaign calendars, and ensure all sales and POS materials are available for product launches, promotions, and new store openings.
- Collaborate with Finance and budget owners to develop and manage annual procurement budgets for sales and POS material categories, tracking spend against targets and identifying opportunities for cost reduction, consolidation, and value engineering.
- Drive sustainable procurement practices by identifying and sourcing eco-friendly, recyclable, and responsibly produced sales and POS materials in alignment with Skechers' corporate responsibility and environmental goals.
- Ensure all procured sales and POS materials meet regulatory, safety, and compliance standards across all domestic and international markets where Skechers operates, including print quality, materials safety, and country-specific labeling requirements.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a focus on sales materials, POS materials, print production, or marketing supply chain within a global retail or consumer goods environment.
- Deep knowledge of POS and sales material categories, including print production processes, display manufacturing, packaging, and signage production techniques.
- Proven negotiation and contract management skills with a demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings, supplier consolidation, and performance improvements across print and display categories.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent sourcing projects and meet tight seasonal deadlines.
- Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or equivalent platforms, as well as project management tools such as Asana or Smartsheet.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across Marketing, Sales, Creative, and Operations teams.
- CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or equivalent procurement certification.
- Experience with sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly print and display material alternatives.
- Familiarity with international supplier management, global print production, and multi-market POS distribution logistics.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume retail or wholesale procurement environment with exposure to seasonal campaign-driven procurement cycles.
The pay range for this position is $125,000-$165,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and 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 benefits@skechers.com.
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.
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Which fashion & apparel companies sponsor E-3 visas in California?
California's largest fashion employers with established sponsorship histories include Gap Inc, Levi Strauss & Co, Revolve Group, and Guess in Los Angeles. Smaller specialty brands and direct-to-consumer labels in the LA Fashion District and Silicon Beach also sponsor E-3 visas, particularly for technical design, product development, and digital merchandising roles where specialized qualifications are required.
Which cities in California have the most fashion & apparel E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles accounts for the majority of California fashion sponsorship opportunities, driven by its concentration of apparel manufacturers, wholesale showrooms, and e-commerce brands in the Fashion District and Vernon industrial corridor. San Francisco has a smaller but active market centered on Gap Inc, Levi Strauss, and a cluster of sustainable fashion startups. San Diego sees occasional openings in lifestyle and surf apparel.
What types of fashion & apparel roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. In fashion and apparel, roles that commonly meet this standard include apparel technical designer, textile product developer, fashion buyer, brand merchandiser, graphic designer, and e-commerce product manager. General production or sales assistant roles without a degree requirement typically do not qualify.
How do I find fashion & apparel E-3 sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter directly by E-3 visa type, California, and the fashion and apparel industry to see current openings from employers who have indicated sponsorship willingness. This is more efficient than broad job searches because the filtering is designed around sponsorship eligibility from the start.
Are there any California-specific considerations for E-3 fashion jobs?
California's strong worker protection laws apply to E-3 holders the same as any employee, including strict classification rules that affect freelance and contract arrangements. Many LA fashion employers rely on seasonal hiring cycles tied to trade shows and wholesale market weeks, so timing your applications around those periods can improve your chances. California also requires all employers to post salary ranges in job listings, which helps you assess whether an offer meets prevailing wage requirements for your E-3 Labor Condition Application.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 fashion & apparel jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.