Footwear and Apparel Performance Engineer

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: Footwear and Apparel Performance Engineer

Reports to: Deckers VP, Innovation

Location: Goleta, CA or Portland, OR

The Role

The Deckers Innovation Footwear and Apparel Performance Engineer will develop test methods and coordinate and analyze tests focused on human subject perception of Deckers footwear and apparel. This person will quantify the qualitative, using a sensory science approach to attributes like fit, comfort, feel, cushioning, breathability, and more. Methods will be developed for Fit, Wear, Field, and R&D testing. Analysis and recommendations will be shared with the product teams for science-based product improvement. Questionnaires will be developed to be applicable for Deckers Innovation projects, and usability across all Deckers brands. Additionally, the Footwear and Apparel Performance Engineer will also assist in creating an internal product perception database across all brands for searchability and data security.

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. Develop tools to streamline Sensory Perception Testing of Deckers Footwear and Apparel
• 2. Manage key steps of the innovation product testing process, from test plan definition stage, to test execution and communication within the innovation and product creation teams.
• 3. Use Sensory Science to Analyze Fit, Wear, and Performance Results throughout the footwear and apparel R&D cycles.
• 4. Help create a searchable database to store perception testing data from throughout the organization.
  
  

Who You Are

• A strong influencer, mentor, and collaborator.
• A team player, who can lead or follow depending on the situation.
• An excellent presenter of research results (both written and visual) to a multi-disciplinary audience.
  
  

We’d love to hear from people with

• A thorough understanding of how to use Sensory Science and Human Perception Testing on a Product Development team, ideally with some footwear and apparel experience.
• Experience with Human Subject Testing
• An ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong idea of Innovation product creation
  
  

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.
  
  

$$115,000 - $125,000

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.