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Job Title: Designer II, Men’s and Performance Fashion Footwear – UGG Footwear
Reports to: Senior Designer, Men’s and Performance Fashion Footwear – UGG Footwear
Location: Goleta, CA – Office-Hybrid
The Role
We are seeking a Footwear Designer II who is passionate about crafting unique and impactful designs to join our team and help shape the future of the UGG brand. As a Designer II, you will play a critical role in advancing our brand vision through innovative lifestyle footwear designs for the Men’s Fashion and Performance team. Bringing your strong experience and background in lifestyle footwear and acute fashion sense to support the brand identity across different categories.
Under the direction of the Men’s and Performance Senior Designer, this person will help to build the UGG Men’s footwear collection, pushing the brand through the creation of bold innovative products to elevate the brand.
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
The primary functions of a Designer II include, but are not limited to:
1. Design Creation Process Management:
- Exhibit solid design skills and footwear construction knowledge to meet project deadlines.
- Design products that align with Ugg brand direction.
- Develop concepts, sketches, and product ideas within assigned categories.
- Create artwork to evaluate styling, color, and design combinations.
2. Design Collaborator:
- Exhibit solid design skills and has strong footwear construction knowledge to meet project deadlines.
- Contributes as needed to seasonal color, material, design planning for assigned categories.
- Contribute to seasonal inspiration planning.
3. Collaboration with Development and PLM Team:
- Collaborate with development and PLM teams to design products within target cost.
- Schedule meetings with internal and external partners.
- Provide materials direction and specs fitting target requirements.
- Clearly communicating design intent in technical/spec drawings.
4. Expertise in Consumer and Market Trends:
- Stay updated on current trends and translate them into commercial products.
- Organize samples with the design team.
- Attend seasonal kickoff meetings and participate in design travel.
- Assist in travel and inspiration planning as required.
Who You Are
Strong Communicator, Creative Problem Solver, Team Player, Critical Thinker.
We’re looking for someone with an experience in delivering consumer-led lifestyle and/or fashion products to a global marketplace. A collaborative team player to ensure cohesive product strategies that support the brand’s overall objectives.
We’d love to hear from people with
- Expertise in Lifestyle and/or Fashion Footwear, Men’s footwear experience preferred.
- Strong technical understanding of different footwear constructions with ability to translate design concepts into detailed, precise specs and tech packs.
- Strong knowledge of footwear types across different categories and markets.
- Strong ability to translate consumer needs, aesthetic direction, and brand expression into desirable footwear products.
- Strongly skilled in design software such Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and digital sketching programs. Working knowledge of 3D design programs is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in design related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 4+ years Footwear Design experience with lifestyle and/or fashion footwear.
- Experience working with Microsoft suite – Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, Excel
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.
$110,000 - $120,000
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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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, alongside robust mental‑health/EAP resources and regionally tailored options. Company materials highlight expanded access to virtual and text therapy as part of the support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match and broader retirement savings support. Disclosures frame these as part of standard U.S. benefits with access to financial tools and advisors.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Brand discounts, wellness resources, paid volunteer time, and flexible work options for eligible corporate roles are consistently emphasized. These lifestyle perks are positioned as standout elements of the total rewards.
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What We Do
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Koolaburra®, HOKA ONE ONE®, Teva® and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally.
