Deckers Outdoor Corp., builds niche products into global lifestyle brands by designing and marketing innovative, functional and fashion-oriented footwear, developed for both high performance outdoor activities and everyday casual lifestyle use. Currently, the Company offers seven primary product lines under the following recognized brand names:

Ahnu®- quality, technology, style and sustainability redefining what it means to be an outdoor performance and lifestyle brand; MOZO®- slip-resistant work shoes, engineered to provide cushioning, traction, support and craftsmanship needed to thrive in the work environment; Sanuk®- creatively inspired yet distinctively designed footwear products that are as much about funk as they are about function; Simple® — innovative shoes that combine the comfort elements of athletic footwear with casual styling; Teva® — high-performance sports sandals and rugged outdoor footwear; Tsubo®– contemporary footwear incorporating fashion, function and maximum comfort; and UGG Australia® — authentic sheepskin boots and other footwear.

As Deckers continues into the future, it strives to be the premier lifestyle company that facilitates and develops innovative, top quality branded products. Deckers Outdoor Corp. was named one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work in 2008, 2009, and 2011!

Job Title: Footwear Product Developer, UGG Brand
Location: Goleta, CA

Summary:
Responsible for the processing and project management of footwear development from 2D designs to final prototypes and sales samples for the UGG brand. Will need to successfully turn the product brief, needs of the brand, and the end consumer, into a sample that can be profitably commercialized.

Main Responsibilities/Duties:
o Participate in meetings with the product creation teams during the entire development process. Execute the decision making process that will lead to on-time product confirmation and sales sample delivery.
o Use effective, direct and clear communication to carry out the product creation process from initial concept, through commercialization and production.
o Manage the sample making process with the ability to trouble shoot, identify and resolve any potential fit, function or costing issues.
o Consistently review and evaluate project status with the product creation team and development head. Have a clear understanding of the following:
o Patterns and pattern manipulation and implications
o Mold processes and materials.
o Pricing structures and cost analysis
o Manufacturing process and end use performance.
o Plan and carry out development projects according to critical timelines and pre-planned dates. Create and maintain project specification sheets.
o Send sample materials and whole shoes for lab testing and be able to interpret and take appropriate action upon lab results.
o Convey development information to both the US team as well as the team in China.

Position Qualifications
o Bachelor’s degree
o 4-6 years related experience
o Must have knowledge of cutting edge textiles and materials used in footwear, apparel and other industries
o Should be familiar with or involved in ISO14001, BLC, Leather Working Group, EWG, Bluesign and other such organizations
o Must have project management and process improvement practices experience.
o Must be able to travel

You can access the Deckers Career Center here: https://2xrecruit.kenexa.com/kr/cc/jsp/public/landingPage.jsf?id=0B89131482A71F4A31062E3C94AB4D509DBCBF2683EA025A2CC5995F443417B0&initcc=true

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• Location: Santa Barbara (Goleta), CA
• Compensation: Depends on experience
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