Sr. Director, Product Development - UGG Apparel & Accessories
At Deckers Brands, we believe that every step we take together is a promise to create an environment where every employee can bring their authentic self, feel valued, and be supported as a whole person—both at work and beyond.
About the Role
As Sr. Director of Product Development for UGG Apparel and Accessories, you are the "Owner of the product," leading the strategic direction and execution of all Apparel and Accessories Product Development, Materials Development, and Technical Design teams. You’ll drive product and process excellence, ensuring new products meet expectations, are brought to market efficiently, and deliver on price-to-value demands. You’ll champion innovation, talent development, and sustainability across the product creation landscape.
Responsibilities
- Create and execute strategies for Product Development, Materials Development, and Technical Design teams, aligning with Supply Chain and brand goals
- Lead the integration of global creation teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across the brand and supply chain
- Build scalable and sustainable operating infrastructure to balance team capacity and demand
- Identify, develop, mentor, and retain high-potential talent through clear career paths and succession planning
- Champion and demonstrate DEI behaviors, fostering a safe and empowering environment
- Balance aesthetic and technical demands to deliver commercially successful products
- Elevate understanding of product performance and translate consumer demands into actionable attributes
- Establish and evolve material toolboxes, guiding teams on preferred materials, vendors, and applications
- Optimize product excellence and own fit and comfort standards for all genders and categories
- Drive milestone awareness and discipline within agile creation calendars, ensuring timely handoffs
- Measure progress through KPIs and implement improvement opportunities across global teams
- Efficiently complete product development aligned to buy placement calendars and manage business risk
- Own price-to-value relationships, cost engineering, and benchmarking to meet consumer expectations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 15+ years progressive experience in the footwear industry for a global company
- 10+ years in a leadership role within the footwear industry for a global company
- Proficient in building product specifications and understanding material properties and applications
- Skilled in product construction and performance attributes
- Experienced in leadership roles across multiple categories, markets, and genders
- Proficient in leveraging cultural differences as enablers
- Boundary-less acumen, with awareness of global business, economic, social, and political trends
- Ability to establish strategic direction and commit to long-range goals
Schedule
Hybrid role based in Goleta, CA, typically requiring in-office presence 3 times per week (Tuesday – Thursday).
Pay
The salary range for this role in Goleta, California is $185,600.00 - $250,500.00. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay and Bonuses: A variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success, and show appreciation.
- Financial Planning and Wellbeing: Support for financial goals through plans that help protect income, pay for expenses, and invest in the future.
- Time Away from Work: Plans that support taking time to be with family, focus on health, or recharge.
- Extras, Discounts, and Perks: Generous discounts, community-based programs, and other cool extras for team members.
- Growth and Development: Extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings to support a healthy lifestyle at work and beyond.