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Job Title: Sr. Footwear Designer, AHNU
Reports to: Director, Design
Location: Portland, OR
The Role
The Senior Footwear Designer is a passionate shoe designer that utilizes their skillset and background in performance and technical footwear to help design the future of performance-super-sneakers. Under the leadership of the Design Director, this person will collaborate closely with the AHNU design, development, and product teams to deliver lifestyle - performance oriented footwear that energizes and drives the brand forward.
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
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:
- 1. Designing technical, performance driven footwear that builds on Ahnu’s super-sneaker brand ethos.
- 2. Develop and create technical drawings to communicate designs effectively.
- 3. Immerse with appropriate consumer groups to gain relevant insights to inform designs.
- 4. Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to bring products to life and communicate where needed.
Who You Are
- A problem solver with a high taste level, a love of fashion, style, and performance and is looking to fuse all of those things together to build a new segment of lifestyle footwear.
- A self- starter who brings passion, enthusiasm, and curiosity to work.
- A team player who can think critically and communicate effectively.
We’d love to hear from people with
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial / product / footwear design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7-8 years of technical / performance footwear design experience.
- Experience creating technical drawings to facilitate footwear development.
- Knowledge and interest of current developments in performance footwear.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
- Preferable experience in ProCreate / Sketchbook Pro.
- An interest in 3D modelling.
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.
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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What We Do
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Koolaburra®, HOKA ONE ONE®, Teva® and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally.
