What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brand Design Director position at Deckers Brands?
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 : Brand Design Director
Reports to : Sr. Global Creative Director - HOKA
Location : Remote - US, west coast preferred
Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states :
Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington
The Role
We're seeking a Global Design Director to join our in-house creative team. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining a cohesive, impactful brand identity that reflects our core values. This role is at the heart of building and evolving the visual identity that connects with our audience and defines our brand globally. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker and hands-on creative with a passion for driving brand consistency while pushing the boundaries of modern graphic design. You will drive the creation and evolution of the brand's look & feel while guiding designers and agencies to execute across a variety of platforms. From physical to digital assets, you'll ensure every element aligns with our strategic goals and reinforces our identity in a modern and culturally relevant way.
As a global role, you will establish the overarching look and feel and design system for the brand worldwide and collaborate with regional teams to adapt and execute locally. The Global Design Director will lead brand design efforts across lookbooks, campaigns, collabs, toolkits, social, retail and paid assets (including graphic design, layout, color, type treatment...). This role demands an exceptional ability to craft striking designs for campaigns while staying true to the brand's essence and maintaining strong visual consistency across all assets will be a cornerstone of your success in this position. Collaboration with other creative professionals is key in this role, working closely with the Editorial Director and Brand Art Director. Finally ,a strong background in graphic design, layout, photography, and branding is essential, with bonus points for experience in 3D and experiential design.
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. Creative Direction and Brand identity
- 2. Creative Vision and Leadership
- 3. Cross functional Collaboration
- 4. Consistency across all touchpoints
Who You Are
We'd love to hear from people with
Experience in brands like Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Puma, The North Face, Arc'teryx... and / or experience in design studio (pentagram, wolf ollins, collins, porto rocha, the new company, recess studio, M35, Fisk project, public library, actual source...).
Education / Experience :
Skills / Programs / Knowledge / Behavior :
What We'll Give You
185,000 - $206,000
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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Salary : $185,000 - $206,000
