Design Team Coordinator

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. 

Job Title:  Design Team Coordinator

Reports to:  VP, Design - UGG Footwear
 

Location: Goleta, CA (Hybrid)

Typically, 3 times per week in office, Tuesday – Thursday

The Role

As a Design Coordinator for the UGG Footwear Design Team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the creative and operational flow of the team. You’ll partner closely with Product Line Managers, Product Development, and the Materials team to ensure high-quality and timely execution of each collection. Your work will help keep the team organized, connected, and ready to deliver exceptional results.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Provide administrative support to the VP, Design and Senior Design Directors, including scheduling meetings and maintaining the team deadline calendar
• Assist with creating PowerPoint presentations for milestone meetings and manage contracts for outside contractors and consultants
• Train new hires on processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for key meetings
• Act as Department Procurement Representative, handling purchase orders, invoices, and payments
• Maintain uniform and retrievable filing systems for CADS tech-packs and other documents
• Coordinate information across PD, Materials Team, PLMs, and Design throughout the season
• Keep the Design room updated with seasonal direction and briefs, and organize Design Team Kickoffs
• Support seasonal storytelling and material stories, review design documents for accuracy, and manage design room supplies
• Assist the Design Team in preparing for meetings, organize samples, and archive materials each season
• Travel with the Design and Product Development Team as needed

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience performing administrative tasks, adhering to project calendars, and executing against deadlines
• Product design or graphic design background, or equivalent experience
• Able to travel domestically and internationally
• Experience in fashion, apparel, or product development
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Flexible, emotionally intelligent, and able to adapt quickly to change
• Clear, precise verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and able to navigate ambiguity
• Highly motivated, a team player, and self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Innovative thinker who brings new ideas to projects
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure
• Knowledgeable in current trends and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit

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 -