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Job Title: Sr. Design Director, Women's Footwear - UGG

Reports to: VP, Design - UGG Footwear

Location: Goleta, CA

The Role

Lead the design vision, strategy, direction, and execution for global Women's Footwear categories for UGG, taking innovative product ideas from concept to market. Collaborate across Design leadership and particularly with Men's Design lead to ensure brand expression is consistent with brand/seasonal direction and across categories. Leverage omnichannel consumer insights, trend, brand and category strategies, as well as merchandising requirements, to define each season's creative product vision and visual vocabulary in support of UGG's financial goals and strategic brand positioning.

Partner closely with category and omnichannel peers to maximize UGG's expression in the market and engage new consumers through the design of best-in-class, sustainable, and inclusive product that unlocks brand value, inspires consumer engagement, and delivers commercial results.

Lead, inspire, and develop a team and culture where creativity and innovation can thrive. Champion a collaborative culture that fosters and forwards Deckers' values.

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.

Your Impact

• Create and execute the long-term strategic product design direction for the women's footwear category in partnership with brand leadership.


• Works across cross functional leadership teams to build product strategy, innovation pipeline, prepare for BOD meetings and interface with ELT on a regular basis.


• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure highest level product is successfully commercialized to the brand vision, and that the line meets the overall business objectives and financial goals.

Who You Are

• Prompts healthy dialogue where all opinions are valued, and people feel respected


• Displays humility by addressing hard topics, admitting when "you don't know" and calling out missteps


• Collaborates and builds relationships across the organization to achieve shared goals


• Brings cross-functional partners together and supports decisions as if they are their own


• Asks questions to encourage creative thinking and innovation


• Demonstrates agility and inspires a vision for change through effective communication and change management strategies


• Holds oneself and others accountable for achieving results while role-modeling the company values


• Empowers the decision-maker to make a decision and upholds decisions once made


• Finds ways to simultaneously achieve financial and ESG goals


• Keeps team motivated by providing opportunities to contribute to society

We'd love to hear from people with

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience


• Advanced Degree preferred


• 15+ years of experience


• Experience in a leadership role in multiple markets


• Experience creating brand and category strategies


• 10+ years people management


• Advanced understanding of construction and process.


• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Keynote, Keyshot and preferably 3D software.

What We'll Give You

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  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.


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  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.


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  Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees' needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.


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  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 cool extras


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  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.


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  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.

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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 of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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