Fashion & Apparel H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in California
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in California's fashion and apparel industry are concentrated in Los Angeles, the undisputed center of U.S. fashion manufacturing and design, with additional opportunities in San Francisco's retail tech sector. Major employers include Gap Inc., lululemon, and Guess?, alongside a deep network of specialty brands and e-commerce companies sponsoring roles in design, merchandising, and product development.
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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 Identity and Access Management team at Skechers works as part of the global information security program to ensure authentication systems are designed and operated securely, and the right access exists for the right needs at the right time. As part of this team, the IAM Engineer’s role is to help ensure that authentication and authorization systems are designed and operated with a focus on security and efficiency.
Technology changes quickly and adversaries are constantly evolving new ways to break and bypass all types of local, federated, human, and machine authentication protocols. This technical specialist will bring a broad understanding of threat actor tactics and deep expertise with authentication systems to help ensure that our capabilities are constantly evolving to meet and exceed the current threat environment. The candidate who will find the most success and fulfillment brings a genuine interest and passion for information security, a love for learning, a positive attitude, and that nagging curiosity that makes you want to push past where others stop.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Assist with design and implementation of security focused IAM solutions including PAM, MFA, JIT, vaulting, etc.
- Leverage understanding of threat actor techniques and technical solutions to provide guidance on and develop requirements for secure authentication methods.
- Help continuously evaluate and modernize authentication systems and process by researching and participating in the pilot of emerging technologies.
- Develop and improve joiner, mover, leaver workflows, including access requests, approvals, provisioning, and timely access removal, in partnership with process and system owners.
- Identify risks and potential weak configurations in existing environments as well as new proposals and implementations.
- Contribute to and/or lead projects and efforts related to core authentication systems and secure authentication initiatives, including phishing-resistant and risk-based authentication.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including business and technology teams, infrastructure, cloud, application development, and more to drive security and consistency across the organization.
- Exhibit critical thinking and creativity by helping develop elegant solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Demonstrate curiosity and a continuous learning mindset by staying up to date on current threat actor tools, techniques, and procedures and emerging IAM capabilities.
- Use scripting, APIs, and workflow tools to automate repeatable IAM tasks and improve integration reliability.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with multiple authentication and authorization solutions and directory platforms.
- 5+ years of experience with identity security solutions, such as CyberArk, Delinea, Duo, Okta, etc.
- GIAC, (ISC)2, or similar security certification is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise identity platforms such as Okta or Microsoft Entra ID, plus experience with and understanding of approaches to securing directory services such as Active Directory.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure and familiarity with authentication systems in IaaS.
- Deep understanding of authentication protocols (NTLM, Kerberos, SAML, OIDC, FIDO2, WebAuthn, etc.).
- Understanding of general enterprise network and system components and their roles.
- Familiarity with network and application protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, TLS, SSH, DNS, etc.).
- Understanding of modern cybersecurity concepts like Zero Trust and Just in Time access provisioning.
- Strong understanding of the identity and access security implications of emerging technologies, such as agentic AI, MCP servers, etc.
- Awareness and understanding of current and emerging threats and attacker techniques.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to excel in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.
- Exposure or working knowledge of identity providers and IGA solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, and experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
- Reliable self-reliant contributor with a strong work ethic.
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.
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 Identity and Access Management team at Skechers works as part of the global information security program to ensure authentication systems are designed and operated securely, and the right access exists for the right needs at the right time. As part of this team, the IAM Engineer’s role is to help ensure that authentication and authorization systems are designed and operated with a focus on security and efficiency.
Technology changes quickly and adversaries are constantly evolving new ways to break and bypass all types of local, federated, human, and machine authentication protocols. This technical specialist will bring a broad understanding of threat actor tactics and deep expertise with authentication systems to help ensure that our capabilities are constantly evolving to meet and exceed the current threat environment. The candidate who will find the most success and fulfillment brings a genuine interest and passion for information security, a love for learning, a positive attitude, and that nagging curiosity that makes you want to push past where others stop.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Assist with design and implementation of security focused IAM solutions including PAM, MFA, JIT, vaulting, etc.
- Leverage understanding of threat actor techniques and technical solutions to provide guidance on and develop requirements for secure authentication methods.
- Help continuously evaluate and modernize authentication systems and process by researching and participating in the pilot of emerging technologies.
- Develop and improve joiner, mover, leaver workflows, including access requests, approvals, provisioning, and timely access removal, in partnership with process and system owners.
- Identify risks and potential weak configurations in existing environments as well as new proposals and implementations.
- Contribute to and/or lead projects and efforts related to core authentication systems and secure authentication initiatives, including phishing-resistant and risk-based authentication.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including business and technology teams, infrastructure, cloud, application development, and more to drive security and consistency across the organization.
- Exhibit critical thinking and creativity by helping develop elegant solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Demonstrate curiosity and a continuous learning mindset by staying up to date on current threat actor tools, techniques, and procedures and emerging IAM capabilities.
- Use scripting, APIs, and workflow tools to automate repeatable IAM tasks and improve integration reliability.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with multiple authentication and authorization solutions and directory platforms.
- 5+ years of experience with identity security solutions, such as CyberArk, Delinea, Duo, Okta, etc.
- GIAC, (ISC)2, or similar security certification is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise identity platforms such as Okta or Microsoft Entra ID, plus experience with and understanding of approaches to securing directory services such as Active Directory.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure and familiarity with authentication systems in IaaS.
- Deep understanding of authentication protocols (NTLM, Kerberos, SAML, OIDC, FIDO2, WebAuthn, etc.).
- Understanding of general enterprise network and system components and their roles.
- Familiarity with network and application protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, TLS, SSH, DNS, etc.).
- Understanding of modern cybersecurity concepts like Zero Trust and Just in Time access provisioning.
- Strong understanding of the identity and access security implications of emerging technologies, such as agentic AI, MCP servers, etc.
- Awareness and understanding of current and emerging threats and attacker techniques.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to excel in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.
- Exposure or working knowledge of identity providers and IGA solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, and experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
- Reliable self-reliant contributor with a strong work ethic.
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 and apparel companies sponsor H-1B visas in California?
California's largest fashion H-1B visa sponsors include Gap Inc. and its portfolio brands (Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta) based in San Francisco, as well as Los Angeles-based companies like Guess?, Forever 21, and Revolve Group. Luxury and contemporary brands including Reformation and Paige also operate California headquarters. Sponsorship activity is highest among mid-to-large companies with established HR and legal infrastructure to manage the petition process.
Which cities in California have the most fashion and apparel H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles accounts for the majority of California's fashion H-1B jobs, driven by its garment district, sportswear brands, and a large concentration of direct-to-consumer apparel companies. San Francisco is the second major hub, home to several publicly traded retail and activewear corporations. Smaller clusters exist in the Inland Empire, which supports apparel logistics and supply chain roles that can also qualify as specialty occupations.
What types of fashion and apparel roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Roles most likely to qualify are those requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the position. In fashion and apparel, this commonly includes technical designers, apparel product developers, textile engineers, fashion data analysts, e-commerce merchandisers, and supply chain analysts. General retail management or styling roles often do not meet the specialty occupation standard because they typically lack a specific degree requirement tied to the position.
How do I find fashion and apparel H-1B sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter by visa type, industry, and state to surface California fashion and apparel employers with a documented history of H-1B sponsorship. This is more effective than broad job boards because results are filtered to companies that have already petitioned for H-1B workers in the fashion sector, which meaningfully narrows the field before you invest time in applications.
Are there any California-specific considerations for H-1B workers in the fashion and apparel industry?
California's strong worker-protection laws apply to H-1B employees the same as any other worker, including strict rules on wage payments and working conditions that employers must maintain to stay compliant with both state law and H-1B prevailing wage requirements. The state's large concentration of fashion startups and private-label brands also means some employers are filing H-1B petitions for the first time, which can affect processing complexity and employer readiness.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B 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.