UGG Brand (Deckers Outdoor) Copywriter (Goleta, CA)

Deckers Outdoor Corp., builds niche products into global lifestyle brands by designing and marketing innovative, functional and fashion-oriented footwear, developed for both high performance outdoor activities and everyday casual lifestyle use. Currently, the Company offers five primary product lines under the following recognized brand names: Teva® — high-performance sports sandals and rugged outdoor footwear; Simple® — innovative shoes that combine the comfort elements of athletic footwear with casual styling; UGG® — authentic sheepskin boots and other footwear; Tsubo®— contemporary footwear incorporating fashion, function and maximum comfort; and Ahnu. As Deckers continues into the future, it strives to be the premier lifestyle company that facilitates and develops innovative, top quality branded products.

Deckers Outdoor Corp. was named one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work 2009!

Job Title: Copywriter
Location: Goleta, CA

Summary:
Under general supervision duties includes development of all written elements of brand communication.

Main Responsibilities:
• Partners with the product team to research and write all product copy for each forthcoming season
• Partners with development team to research and develop all technical copy for each forthcoming season
• Assists the brand and corporate PR departments in the development of seasonal press releases
• Develops written materials for use in retail co-op advertisements included but not limited to TV scripts, radio scripts, branded tag lines for advertising etc.
• Partners with the International department to create culturally accurate translations of branded content on a consistent basis
• Partners with the Creative team to develop seasonal brand storylines for distribution at retail, on the website, and through social media
• Contributes to the content management of various social media outlets
• Researches, gathers, and codifies the UGG glossary of terms

Education/Experience/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Creative Writing, or Advertising
• 2-4 years related experience
• Research and/or editorial experience preferred
• Must understand global communication variations
• Deadline oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Ability to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from management, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Experience working effectively in complex global organizations, satisfying the needs of diverse constituents, and often working under the pressure of competing and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Highly motivated, a team player and motivated self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

Resumes can be sent to:
Attn: Human Resources
hr@deckers.com

• Location: Goleta, CA
• Compensation: DOE
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Posted by Kris Iringan