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Footwear Material designer

Beaverton, OR

Design new materials using current techniques, curating and elevating existing materials for refresh and collection projects. * Work closely with creative directors, design leadership, and cross ...

Aquent

Materials Designer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Design and develop innovative material concepts for performance and outdoor footwear * Partner closely with product designers, developers, and cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life

Mat3ra

UX Design Lead

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $180K/yr

I.S. for materials RnD ( Calling out experienced product designers - people with strong technical backgrounds (STEM degree, experience in similar industries) seeking to design and build a ...

IEA

Sr. Thermal Design Engineer

Kenosha, WI

$102K - $140K/yr

Concept development, standards development (material, design, and test focus). Responsible for project/program scheduling, prototype building, computational fluid dynamics awareness, and finite ...

Sidram Technologies

UI/UX Designer II

Madison, WI · On-site

MudBlazor Material Design Library * Visual Studio .NET * Azure Cloud Computing Platform * GitHub * Jira * Swagger * Microservices Architecture Required Skills : UI/UX Basic Qualification : Additional ...

Mat3ra

✏️ UX Design Lead ✏️

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

S. for materials RnD ( -man-creates-material.gif). Calling out experienced product designers ... Work will focus on (1) identifying strategic pathways for product design, (2) preparing ways to and ...

Mat3ra

✏ UX Design Lead ✏

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

I.S. for materials RnD ( Calling out experienced product designers - people with strong technical backgrounds (STEM degree, experience in similar industries) seeking to design and build a ...

Material

Senior Designer, Marketing

New York, NY · On-site

$111K - $119K/yr

Beyond daily output, the role co-owns how Material's Design Language System gets operationalized: building, maintaining and applying a brand token system engineered for machine readability, so people ...

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How much do material design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for material design in the United States is $20.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Material Design specialist typically collaborate with developers and product teams during a project?

A Material Design specialist works closely with developers and product teams to ensure that design concepts are both visually appealing and technically feasible. Collaboration often involves regular meetings to discuss user interface elements, sharing design guidelines, and providing assets or prototypes. The specialist also reviews implementation to maintain consistency with Material Design principles and may offer feedback or adjustments as development progresses. This close teamwork helps bridge the gap between design vision and practical application, resulting in cohesive and user-friendly products.

What is Material Design?

Material Design is a design language developed by Google that aims to create a consistent and intuitive user experience across platforms and devices. It uses visual cues inspired by physical materials like paper and ink, emphasizing depth, motion, and responsive interactions. Material Design provides guidelines for layout, color schemes, typography, and component behavior to help designers and developers create visually appealing and user-friendly applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Material Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Material Designer, you need expertise in materials science, product design, and engineering principles, generally supported by a degree in materials science, engineering, or industrial design. Familiarity with CAD software, materials testing equipment, and simulation tools is typically required, along with knowledge of industry standards and certifications. Creativity, problem-solving, and strong collaboration skills help Material Designers develop innovative solutions and work effectively with cross-functional teams. These abilities are essential for creating functional, cost-effective, and sustainable materials that meet product and industry needs.
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Director, Color and Material Design - UGG Footwear

Director, Color and Material Design - UGG Footwear

Deckers Brands

Goleta, CA • On-site

$154K - $208K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Deckers Brands rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 55 rated fashion and textile manufacturers

Job description

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: Director, Color and Material Design - UGG Footwear
Reports to: VP, Design - UGG Footwear
Location: Goleta, CA Hybrid
Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday
The Role
As Director, Color, Material and Finish, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of color and material design for Women's, Men's, and Kid's across the UGG footwear brand. You'll translate consumer, market, and trend insights into innovative and commercially relevant color and material solutions, drive seasonal material storytelling and color palette theory, and partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment with design vision, product goals, cost, and timelines. You'll be a key leader, connecting research, creativity, and execution to deliver impactful color and material strategies across the full product line.
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
  • Lead the color and material direction, setting strategy based on creative vision in collaboration with design leadership
  • Drive ongoing, year-round color and material trend research, synthesizing key insights and presenting relevant trends to inform strategic direction and innovation
  • Collaborate with material development team to achieve design intent and manage material application processes
  • Develop innovative approaches to color theory and build strong relationships with vendors to achieve seasonal design vision
  • Enforce deadlines for key deliverables and lead creation of seasonal color and material palette, including presentation and storytelling to wider product teams
  • Deliver compelling presentations to inform broader teams on seasonal color material direction and reasoning
  • Maintain organization and upkeep of material library in the design studio
  • Assign critical goals and results, holding direct reports accountable
  • Execute and lead seasonal inspiration planning with design and product leadership
  • Present seasonal color and material trend insights, synthesizing inputs from inspiration trips, leather fairs, runway, and broader market trends
  • Manage upstream communications with design, material development, and product leadership
  • Collaborate with cross-divisional stakeholders to strategize how to meet product briefs at target cost
  • Ensure samples are organized with design team and attend seasonal kickoff and design fairs for inspiration and research

Who You Are
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years' experience in footwear design or related field
  • 4+ years people management experience
  • Advanced understanding of footwear construction, materials, and process
  • Advanced understanding of color theory and storytelling to resonate with key stakeholders
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keynote

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.

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