Sr. Designer - UGG Footwear

Deckers Brands•Goleta, CA

1d•$87,900 - $118,600•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 a Sr. Designer for UGG Footwear, you’ll lead the design and creation of women’s fashion footwear, aligning with UGG’s brand vision and seasonal initiatives. You’ll develop concepts, sketches, CADs, and colorways, balancing innovation, commercial appeal, and brand authenticity. Your work will span seasonal development, cross-functional collaboration, trend research, and inspiration support, all while contributing to a collaborative team environment. 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 in order for us to be Better Together, we need to bring our different perspectives to work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
4+ years’ experience in footwear design or related field
Solid understanding of construction and shoemaking process
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate
Demonstrate authenticity, integrity, and courage
Value diverse perspectives and leverage team talents
Drive strategy and cultivate innovation
Deliver results through prioritization, planning, and execution

Responsibilities

Design women’s fashion footwear products in line with UGG’s creative direction and seasonal goals
Develop original, trend-relevant product designs, concepts, sketches, CADs, and colorways
Translate seasonal briefs and creative direction into compelling footwear products
Create technical sketches, artwork, merchandise boards, and supporting materials for development and presentation
Adhere to seasonal Critical Path calendar deadlines for timely product execution
Partner with Product and Development teams to select materials and execute designs within pricing targets
Schedule and facilitate meetings with internal teams and external partners, including agendas, samples, and materials
Collaborate with development teams to expedite tech/spec packages and product approvals
Monitor global fashion, footwear, and consumer market trends to inform product direction
Interpret trend insights into commercially viable and globally appealing products
Attend seasonal kickoff meetings and participate in assigned design travel
Assist with travel coordination and inspiration planning activities
Gather and apply market, cultural, and trend inspiration from travel experiences
Coordinate with Product and Development Coordinators on sample ordering, tracking, delivery, and organization
Maintain team sample libraries for accessibility, reference, and confidentiality
Support onboarding and training of new team members and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment