Sr. Product Developer – Teva & Ahnu

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 : Senior Product Developer Footwear Teva + Ahnu

Reports to : Director, Product Development Emerging Brands

Location : Goleta, CA

The Role

The Senior Product Developer Teva + Ahnu is an organized, motivated, solutions-oriented problem solver with footwear development experience in outdoor and / or athletic product.

The Senior Product Developer will be a key member of the product creation team providing insights, suggestions, and sharing information to deliver quality products on time at the right cost for the intended performance use.

A strong candidate for this position will approach the work collaboratively and with a curiosity as to how we can make good products and processes better, bring a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operations to the team, and is able to prescribe testing from product briefs with designs.

This person may have supervisory or management experience but would be motivated in mentoring as well helping others learn.

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. Guiding assigned products through the product creation process focused on delivering quality products with a timely approval of fit, testing, and manufacturing confirmation samples.
• 2. Reviewing briefs, design tech packages, 3D models, and samples to identify potential construction, material, fit / wear, or costing concerns.
• 3. Facilitating a timely review, delivery, and approval of all relevant technical information (lasts, blueprint files, 3D models, shell patterns, BOM’s, cost sheets, etc.)
• 4. Managing relationships and communicating clearly to relevant stakeholders (including overseas partners) in an effort of aligning the team throughout the product creation process.
• 5. Mentoring, coaching and / or supervising team members to ensure as a team we are meeting or exceeding expectations of quality, costing, and timeliness with good service.

Who You Are

A friendly, self-starter who has a high level of curiosity and a drive for excellence that brings a collaborative, solution-oriented problem-solving approach, an ability to multitask, and a detail focus to the work.

You can align cross functional partners with clear communication using your technical understanding to influence product direction while supporting teammates.

We’d love to hear from people with

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience
• 6-8 years’ experience in the footwear industry preferably in the outdoor or athletic industry
• Experience supervising, mentoring or coaching team members.
• Experience building product specifications while meeting seasonal calendar timelines.
• Contemporary knowledge of product construction, materials, design applications, molding, and compounds.
• Experience reviewing costing and testing information to identify potential solutions / improvements.
• Experience traveling to and / or working with overseas factory development centers.

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.

$130,000-$140,000

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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