Associate Art Director - Digital & Brand Design

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:  Associate Art Director – Digital & Brand Design

Reports to:  Global Art Director – Digital Design & Brand Creative

Location:  Goleta, CA or Los Angeles, CA

The Role

The Associate Art Director – Digital + Brand Design will craft engaging content that elevates UGG, blending art, commerce, and social engagement. They will lead eComm creative projects, design online experiences, and support art direction for photo and video shoots. Through cross-team collaboration, they will ensure creative assets meet high standards, shaping UGG’s visual identity across digital and social platforms.

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

• Lead eComm projects, ensuring brand identity and business goals are met, while collaborating with key stakeholders for seamless production.
• Design engaging online content, including homepages, landing pages, PDPs, PLPs, emails, and other digital assets.
• Prioritize user experience with a strong understanding of eComm KPIs.
• Produce high-quality content using animation and video editing skills.
• Stay updated on digital innovation trends and apply them to content creation.
• Provide design expertise to support the creative team on branding, graphics, and layout-focused projects, including packaging, catalogs, toolkits, directives, and retail initiatives.
• Support in the art direction and production process for photo and video shoots, primarily for eComm.
• Contribute to pre-production tasks such as concepting, shot list creation, location scouting, casting, set design, and creative vendor selection (photographers/videographers/hair + makeup artists, art department, editors, and retouchers).
• Provide on-set leadership and direction to create market-leading content.
• Oversee post-production tasks by selecting images, providing retouching and editing notes, and designing creative treatments for use across captured visuals integrating them into multi-channel assets.
• Support content curation and art direction for social-first productions, staying ahead of the latest trends.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive and achieve shared goals and objectives.
• Contribute ideas and insights during brainstorming sessions.

Who You Are

• Highly collaborative and team-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced. environment.
• Creative and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Flexible with adaptive decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to new ideas.
• Able to communicate ideas effectively with diverse stakeholders.

We’d love to hear from people with

• Over 5 years of experience in digital design and art direction, working with brands or agencies.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, a related field, or comparable professional experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative vision, brand connectivity, and innovative digital content.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, CMS, UX/UI, and video editing software (Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Premiere).
• Expert in digital design and eCommerce with a focus on user experience. 
• Skilled in typography, composition, motion, branding, and user-centered design. 
• Proficient in digital platforms, photography, motion graphics, and graphic design.
• Experience in video production and digital storytelling.
• Passionate about digital trends, user experience, and strategic design thinking, and up-to-date with industry trends and digital formats.
• Deep knowledge of fashion, image making, and branding.
• Experience assisting the execution and direction of photo and video shoots, especially in eComm.
• Proven ability to lead social-first art direction, blending brand identity with trend-driven content to drive engagement and growth.
• Skilled in using customer insights and performance data in creative work.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in leading creative projects from concept to completion.

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 - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
   

$85,000 - $95,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their 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 of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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