Director, Global Merchandising - Footwear

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Job Title: Director, Global Merchandising - UGG Footwear

Reports to: VP, Global Merchandising and Brand Planning – UGG

Location: Goleta, CA. Hybrid – Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday – Thursday

The Role

As Director, Global Merchandising – Footwear, you will drive the global product merchandising strategy for UGG’s Footwear category. You’ll ensure alignment with the brand vision, consumer insights, and financial objectives, leading the development of seasonal product assortments, franchise strategies, and pricing architecture. Your leadership will shape the product vision across seasons, translating consumer and market insights into clear merchandising direction and creating productive, brand-right assortments across global channels and regions.

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

• Define and lead global merchandising strategy for Footwear, aligning with brand vision, consumer insights, and financial goals.
• Develop seasonal product assortments and franchise strategies that drive commercial success and reinforce brand identity.
• Guide product architecture, style strategy, materials, and innovation opportunities in partnership with the Product Team.
• Translate consumer insights, market trends, and competitive landscape into actionable merchandising strategies.
• Establish pricing architecture and product segmentation to support brand positioning, margin objectives, and channel strategies.
• Collaborate with Regional Merchandising teams to ensure alignment on product strategies and assortment frameworks.
• Lead development and execution of global product line plans, supporting clarity of product briefs and commercial objectives.
• Partner with Planning and Finance teams to ensure assortments support revenue, margin, and inventory goals.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Marketing and Brand teams for cohesive storytelling and successful product launches.
• Present seasonal product strategies, assortment plans, and category performance insights to senior leadership.
• Monitor product performance and marketplace trends to identify opportunities for optimization and innovation.
• Champion best practices in product merchandising processes, tools, and ways of working to drive operational excellence.

Who You Are

• 10+ years of merchandising experience within a global consumer brand, preferably in footwear.
• Proven experience developing global product strategies and leading seasonal merchandising processes from concept to market.
• Deep understanding of the footwear product lifecycle, including product architecture, assortment planning, pricing strategy, and franchise management.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance brand storytelling with commercial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Marketing, Planning, and Regional Merchandising teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and align cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable merchandising direction.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, global organization with multiple stakeholders and regional partners.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment while maintaining accountability and driving results.
• Experience managing and mentoring merchandising teams is strongly preferred.

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.

$154,700.00 - $208,800.00

The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:

Goleta, California

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 the other beautiful parts of your identity.