Director, Color and Material Design - UGG Footwear

Deckers Brands•Goleta, CA

1d•$154,700 - $208,800•Hybrid

About The Position

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. The Role As Director, Color, Material and Finish, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of color and material design for Women’s, Men’s, and Kid’s across the UGG footwear brand. You’ll translate consumer, market, and trend insights into innovative and commercially relevant color and material solutions, drive seasonal material storytelling and color palette theory, and partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment with design vision, product goals, cost, and timelines. You’ll be a key leader, connecting research, creativity, and execution to deliver impactful color and material strategies across the full product line. We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
10+ years’ experience in footwear design or related field
4+ years people management experience
Advanced understanding of footwear construction, materials, and process
Advanced understanding of color theory and storytelling to resonate with key stakeholders
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keynote

Responsibilities

Lead the color and material direction, setting strategy based on creative vision in collaboration with design leadership
Drive ongoing, year-round color and material trend research, synthesizing key insights and presenting relevant trends to inform strategic direction and innovation
Collaborate with material development team to achieve design intent and manage material application processes
Develop innovative approaches to color theory and build strong relationships with vendors to achieve seasonal design vision
Enforce deadlines for key deliverables and lead creation of seasonal color and material palette, including presentation and storytelling to wider product teams
Deliver compelling presentations to inform broader teams on seasonal color material direction and reasoning
Maintain organization and upkeep of material library in the design studio
Assign critical goals and results, holding direct reports accountable
Execute and lead seasonal inspiration planning with design and product leadership
Present seasonal color and material trend insights, synthesizing inputs from inspiration trips, leather fairs, runway, and broader market trends
Manage upstream communications with design, material development, and product leadership
Collaborate with cross-divisional stakeholders to strategize how to meet product briefs at target cost
Ensure samples are organized with design team and attend seasonal kickoff and design fairs for inspiration and research