Director, Color and Material Design - UGG Footwear

Role Director, Color and Material Design – UGG Footwear Location: Goleta, CA (Hybrid – approximately 3 days per week in office: Tuesday – Thursday) Reports to: VP, Design – UGG Footwear Responsibilities Lead the color and material direction, setting strategy based on creative vision in collaboration with design leadership Drive ongoing, year‑round color and material trend research, synthesizing key insights and presenting relevant trends to inform strategic direction and innovation Collaborate with material development team to achieve design intent and manage material application processes Develop innovative approaches to color theory and build strong relationships with vendors to achieve seasonal design vision Enforce deadlines for key deliverables and lead creation of seasonal color and material palette, including presentation and storytelling to wider product teams Deliver compelling presentations to inform broader teams on seasonal color material direction and reasoning Maintain organization and upkeep of material library in the design studio Assign critical goals and results, holding direct reports accountable Execute and lead seasonal inspiration planning with design and product leadership Present seasonal color and material trend insights, synthesizing inputs from inspiration trips, leather fairs, runway, and broader market trends Manage upstream communications with design, material development, and product leadership Collaborate with cross‑divisional stakeholders to strategize how to meet product briefs at target cost Ensure samples are organized with design team and attend seasonal kickoff and design fairs for inspiration and research Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 10+ years of experience in footwear design or a related field 4+ years of people‑management experience Advanced understanding of footwear construction, materials, and process Advanced understanding of color theory and storytelling to resonate with key stakeholders Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keynote Benefits and Compensation Competitive base salary (U.S. median range $154,700 – $208,800) Bonuses and incentives aligned with company and individual performance Financial planning and wellbeing programs to help employees achieve their personal financial goals Flexible time‑off and leave policies to support work‑life balance Employee discounts and other perks Extensive growth and development opportunities Comprehensive health and wellness programs Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr