Women's Footwear Designer

Welcome to the world of Sanuk. We’re an unconventional footwear brand on a mission to be the outfitter for the journey to your happy place. In 1997, we were founded with one simple goal: to make people smile...and pass it on. In the world of Sanuk, smiles are always wider…every step of the way to your happy place.

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY STATEMENT:

• • • Sanuk is looking to contract a Womens Footwear Designer 1 for 25-30 hours a week starting immediately. • • •

• • • Hourly rate is $35-$37/hour and must be located in the LA area.• • •

We’re looking for a talented, self-motivated designer that either has some footwear design experience or has a strong graphic/apparel design background and is interested in learning footwear design. This position will start as contract with the possibly of converting to a full-time -employee.

• • This is a REMOTE position however you MUST live in the Los Angeles area• •

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrative knowledge of current consumer and market trends and the ability to interpret those trends into commercial product.

• Develop concepts, sketches, and product ideation for assigned categories against product briefs within the deadlines established.

• Create CADs tech packs and artwork for new designs to evaluate styling, color, & design combinations.

• Works closely with Sr. Designer, Product and Development to choose materials and design products within specific pricing goals.

• Schedules meetings with internal team and external partners and supplies agendas, relevant samples and additional materials.

• Travel as needed to Deckers HQ in Goleta, Ca

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required qualifications needed in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Work Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in footwear design or graphic design with an interest in footwear design

Skills/Competencies:

• General understanding of construction and process, improving under guidance of mentor.

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator