Sr. Designer - UGG Footwear

Position

Job Title:

Sr. Designer - UGG Footwear
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Design
Location: Goleta, CA - Hybrid
Role Overview

As a Sr. Designer for UGG Footwear, you’ll lead the design and creation of women’s fashion footwear, aligning with UGG’s brand vision and seasonal initiatives.
Responsibilities

Design women’s fashion footwear products in line with UGG’s creative direction and seasonal goals.
Develop original, trend‑relevant product designs, concepts, sketches, CADs, and colorways.
Translate seasonal briefs and creative direction into compelling footwear products.
Create technical sketches, artwork, merchandise boards, and supporting materials for development and presentation.
Adhere to seasonal critical‑path calendar deadlines for timely product execution.
Partner with product and development teams to select materials and execute designs within pricing targets.
Schedule and facilitate meetings with internal teams and external partners, including agendas, samples, and materials.
Collaborate with development teams to expedite tech/spec packages and product approvals.
Monitor global fashion, footwear, and consumer market trends to inform product direction.
Interpret trend insights into commercially viable and globally appealing products.
Attend seasonal kickoff meetings and participate in assigned design travel.
Assist with travel coordination and inspiration planning activities.
Gather and apply market, cultural, and trend inspiration from travel experiences.
Coordinate with product and development coordinators on sample ordering, tracking, delivery, and organization.
Maintain team sample libraries for accessibility, reference, and confidentiality.
Support onboarding and training of new team members and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
4+ years’ experience in footwear design or related field.
Solid understanding of construction and shoemaking process.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate.
Demonstrate authenticity, integrity, and courage.
Value diverse perspectives and leverage team talents.
Drive strategy and cultivate innovation.
Deliver results through prioritization, planning, and execution.
We celebrate diversity of background, experiences, and unique identity.
Benefits

Competitive pay and bonuses.
Financial planning and wellbeing programs.
Time away from work for family, health, and recharge.
Extras, discounts, and perks.
Growth and development opportunities.
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Salary

$87,900.00 - $118,600.00 (Goleta, California). The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of 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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