Sr. Designer - UGG Footwear

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Job Title: Sr. Designer - UGG Footwear
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Design

Location: Goleta, CA - Hybrid

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.

• 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

• 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 li>
• Deliver results through prioritization, planning, and execution

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses – We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and Wellbeing – No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time Away from Work – Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, Discounts and Perks – Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of extras.
• Growth and Development – Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness – There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

$87,900.00 - $

The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:
Goleta, California

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