Designer I - Teva

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. 

Job Title: Designer I – Teva

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Product - Outdoor Lifestyle

Location: California (Remote)

The Role

As a Designer I for Teva Footwear, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our Outdoor Lifestyle products for both men and women. You will work closely with the Senior Product Manager and cross-functional teams to design products that align with our brand's creative direction. Your role will involve developing concepts, sketches, and product ideation, choosing materials, and creating artwork for new designs. You will also contribute to seasonal inspiration planning and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure the successful execution of projects.

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

• Design products that meet category and overall brand creative direction.
• Develop concepts, sketches, and product ideation for assigned categories against product briefs within established deadlines.
• Work closely with the manager, product, and development teams to choose materials and design products within specific pricing goals.
• Create artwork for new designs to evaluate styling, color, and design combinations.
• Create cover sketches and technical details for the development team to expedite tech/spec packages.
• Collaborate with design and product leaders in the Outdoor Lifestyle BU on assigned projects.
• Contribute to seasonal inspiration planning and participate in seasonal kickoff with BU.
• Collaborate with product and product development team members.
• Schedule meetings with internal teams and external partners, providing agendas, relevant samples, and additional materials.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current consumer and market trends and interpret those trends into commercial products.
• Collaborate with the product and development coordinator to coordinate access, ordering, and delivery of samples.
• Manage team samples for easy access to reference and confidentiality.
• Participate in all product travel inspiration trips and 1-2 Asia trips per year.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in footwear design.
• General understanding of construction and process, improving under the guidance of a mentor.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and learning Keyshot, Keynote, and 3D software.
• Advocates for team members and ensures they are heard.
• Shows curiosity and interest in the unique skills, experiences, and world views of teammates and learns from them.
• Tries to understand others before jumping to conclusions or dismissing their views.
• Actively looks for ways to help and support each other.
• Leverages opportunities to learn something new.
• Seeks to innovate by asking, “How can I do this better? How can I do this differently?”
• Takes responsibility for understanding performance expectations and meets those expectations.
• Takes initiative, executes on ideas, and owns decisions and outcomes.
• Makes time to help people when they are stuck.
• Actively supports the communities around us.

What We'll Give You –

• 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 just 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 cool 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.
   

$85,000 - $90,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in Goleta, CA. 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 the other beautiful parts of your identity.