Senior Product Developer - UGG Footwear

Job Title
Senior Product Developer - UGG Footwear

Reports to
Director, Product Development - UGG Footwear

Location
Goleta, CA (Hybrid)

The Role
As a Senior Product Developer for UGG Footwear, you’ll be a key driver in the product creation process, managing projects from initial brief through final prototyping and commercialization. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure every product meets design intent, quality standards, and critical timelines. Your expertise will help deliver innovative, high‑quality footwear that reflects the UGG brand’s commitment to comfort, style, and performance.

Your Impact

Manage the end‑to‑end product development process for multiple categories and product types

Problem‑solve design tech packages to address construction, material, fit, wear, and cost concerns

Generate and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all assigned projects

Review project status with product creation and development teams, focusing on patterns, molds, materials, pricing, and manufacturing processes

Lead product teardowns to evaluate construction, comfort, and cost

Proactively identify issues and present solution options to team members

Provide alternatives in construction, materials, costing, and duties to PLMs and product design teams

Review technical drawings, lab tests, patterns, components, and lasts to ensure quality and compliance

Plan and execute development projects according to critical timelines and pre‑planned dates

Lead and facilitate timely creation, delivery, and approval of technical information

Manage fit and wear testing to ensure successful commercialization and mass production

Oversee sample delivery and approval to support smooth transitions into production

Strive for continuous improvement by examining defective returns and monitoring new technologies

Assist in training new team members and support a collaborative team environment

Travel to development factories and trade shows as needed

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

5–8 years’ experience in the footwear industry

Experience building product specifications and working knowledge of material applications

Strong understanding of product constructions and development processes

Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe applications

Skilled in FlexPLM or similar systems

Ability to use industry tools such as calipers, hardness gauge, tape measure, profile gauge, Brannock device, etc.

Effective communicator and collaborator across cross‑functional teams

Creative problem‑solver with the ability to mentor junior team members

Capable of working in a complex global organization with competing deadlines and priorities

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.

$87,900.00 - $118,600.00

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

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