Sr. Manager, Materials - UGG Apparel & Accessories

Deckers Brands•Goleta, CA

1d•$137,500 - $185,600•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 Senior Manager, Material Development leads the end‑to‑end creation, execution, and optimization of all raw materials across knits, wovens and trim, categories from early concept through final confirmation. This role drives seasonal and franchise material strategies, contributes a strong point of view on fabric trends and innovation, and brings deep curiosity for fibers, constructions, and sustainable solutions. The Senior Manager ensures alignment with product, design, and sourcing teams while safeguarding material performance, cost, sustainability, and manufacturability. This leader manages key aspects of seasonal development, supplier engagement, and material execution, while evolving tools, processes, and standards across the team. Additionally, the role oversees the material development team, manages vendor relationships in partnership with Asia sourcing team, anticipates and mitigates risk, and champions innovation across core, premium, and pinnacle product segments to strengthen the brand’s competitive position. 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 our different perspectives bring us Better Together. The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to: Lead and manage the full material development process from concept through final confirmation. Build and execute seasonal and franchise material strategies that strengthen the brand’s position across core, premium, and pinnacle Apparel & Accessories segments, ensuring the team delivers elevated, innovative, and commercially viable materials. Analyze, optimize, and manage a resilient, consolidated sourcing strategy in close partnership with the Asia Sourcing team to improve cost, lead times, vendor capabilities, and material readiness. Manage, mentor, and develop the A&A Material Developers, providing day‑to‑day guidance, technical support, and clear expectations to build a high‑performing, solutions-oriented materials team. Collaborate closely with product design, product development, global partners, and suppliers. Oversee all material data captured within FlexPLM to ensure accuracy, consistency, and operational excellence across the A&A materials workflow. Evaluate technical feasibility, performance, and risk, proactively problem‑solving to ensure materials meet product requirements and development timelines. Build strong partnerships with vendors to explore new material technologies, innovations, and R&D opportunities. Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows. Communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders and overseas partners. Oversee the maintenance and build out of material library. Travel to factories, vendors, and trade shows.

Requirements

Expertise in raw materials.
Able to work on multiple or overlapping projects at one time.
Ability to stay relaxed in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Motivated team player and self-starter.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Excel.
Working Knowledge of the following: FlexPLM, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite.
10 + years of relevant work experience in related field
5+ years management experience in related field
Ability to type
Able to multi-task and work on multiple projects and seasons at one time
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Passion for understanding yarns, materials, finishings, and all things fabric and trim related.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design, Textile Technology, Textile Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full material development process from concept through final confirmation.
Build and execute seasonal and franchise material strategies that strengthen the brand’s position across core, premium, and pinnacle Apparel & Accessories segments, ensuring the team delivers elevated, innovative, and commercially viable materials.
Analyze, optimize, and manage a resilient, consolidated sourcing strategy in close partnership with the Asia Sourcing team to improve cost, lead times, vendor capabilities, and material readiness.
Manage, mentor, and develop the A&A Material Developers, providing day‑to‑day guidance, technical support, and clear expectations to build a high‑performing, solutions-oriented materials team.
Collaborate closely with product design, product development, global partners, and suppliers.
Oversee all material data captured within FlexPLM to ensure accuracy, consistency, and operational excellence across the A&A materials workflow.
Evaluate technical feasibility, performance, and risk, proactively problem‑solving to ensure materials meet product requirements and development timelines.
Build strong partnerships with vendors to explore new material technologies, innovations, and R&D opportunities.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows.
Communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders and overseas partners.
Oversee the maintenance and build out of material library.
Travel to factories, vendors, and trade shows.