Associate Product Developer at Deckers Outdoor Corporation in Goleta, California

Job Description:

Job Title: Associate Product Developer

Reports to: Sr. Manager Product Development

Location:  Goleta
 

The Role

The Associate Product Developer for Apparel is a key member of our team that bridges the gap between US Design team and China Product Development team.  The Associate Product Developer will support the Lead Developer(s) and Sr. Manager in all things associated with bringing a garment to life from design hand off to final sample approval.  A strong candidate for this position will be detail oriented and able to switch between tasks and seasons effortlessly. 

Your Impact
 

The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:

• 1. Supporting Lead Developers & Sr. Manager of Product Development in apparel for UGG and updating BOMs in PLM throughout season.


• 2. Assist Sr. Manager and Lead Developers in creating and updating BOMs in PLM throughout season for apparel and socks. 


• 3. Assist development team with daily correspondence with factories and data entry work. Follow up on fabric, trim, labdip approvals, sample approvals, etc. 


• 4. Prepare for seasonal fittings including organizing samples, specing garments and taking notes during the fittings.

Who You Are

• Thoughtful and good decision-making skills are needed


• Apply problem solving techniques and skills


• Effective communicator

We’d love to hear from people with

• 3 – 5 years’ experience or relevant work experience in the Apparel Market


• Proficient in Microsoft  Applications; Excel, Word


• Proficient in Adobe Applications


• Experience in email communication with overseas colleagues / vendors a plus


• Working knowledge of Flex PLM system a plus


• Experience working effectively in complex global organizations, satisfying the needs of diverse constituents and often working under the pressure of competing and sometimes conflicting priorities


• Strong organizational skills


• Exceptional attention to detail

What We'll Give You –

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  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.


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  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.


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  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.


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  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


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  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.


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  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.
   

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.