Sr. Manager, Materials - UGG Apparel & Accessories

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Materials - UGG Apparel & Accessories
Reports to: Director, Product Development - UGG Apparel & Accessories
Location: Goleta, CA - Hybrid (Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday – Thursday)

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 the Asia sourcing team, anticipates and mitigates risk, and champions innovation across core, premium, and pinnacle product segments to strengthen the brand’s competitive position.

• 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.

• Have 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.
• Motivated team player and self‑starter.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Excel.
• Working knowledge of FlexPLM, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Suite.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design, Textile Technology, Textile Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of management experience in a related field.
• Ability to type.
• Able to multi‑task and work on multiple projects and seasons at one time.
• Attention to detail.
• Passion for understanding yarns, materials, finishings, and all things fabric and trim related.

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses.
• Financial Planning and Wellbeing.
• Time Away from Work.
• Extras, Discounts and Perks.
• Growth and Development.
• Health and Wellness.

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Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.