Sr. Designer, Performance Footwear - HOKA
Deckers America, LLC., Portland, OR, United States
Job Title:
Sr. Designer, Performance Footwear - HOKA
Reports to:
Director, Design - HOKA Footwear
Location:
Portland, OR - Hybrid
The Role As a Senior Designer, Performance Footwear for HOKA, you'll be a creative leader who shapes the future of performance footwear. You'll design innovative, athlete-driven products that empower movement and push boundaries. Your vision and craft will bring bold ideas to life, translating insights into meaningful solutions and inspiring the team with your passion for newness and excellence.
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
Design forward-thinking performance footwear that blends innovation, function, and HOKA’s unique design DNA
Translate athlete and consumer insights into compelling concepts and product solutions
Explore new materials, constructions, and aesthetics to deliver meaningful newness to performance products
Contribute to category design strategy and seasonal direction, shaping progressive performance narratives
Create inspiring design stories and develop accurate illustrations, 2D drawings, renderings, and tech packs for production
Collaborate closely with Product, Development, Materials, Color, and PLM partners to create best-in-class footwear
Lead multiple projects from concept through commercialization with clarity, flexibility, and accountability
Engage in open dialogue and shared problem-solving to elevate performance product
Review and refine prototypes with cross-functional partners, balancing design vision, performance, cost, and timelines
Present work confidently in both informal team settings and formal reviews
Travel to Asia-based manufacturing partners to collaborate on prototyping and refine design intent
Mentor and support junior designers through thoughtful feedback, coaching, and shared learning
Inspire the design team with new thinking and diverse perspectives, fostering creativity through a proactive mindset
Build strong relationships across teams through transparency, listening, and alignment
Lead by example through craft, curiosity, and collaboration
Who You Are
Hold a Bachelor's degree in design (Product, Industrial, or equivalent experience)
Bring 5+ years of footwear design experience, ideally in performance product
Possess strong command of Illustrator, Photoshop, Vizcom, and generative AI visualization tools
Have deep understanding of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes
Move fluidly between concept, craft, and technical execution, and receive and apply feedback with openness and intent
Have prototyping or hands-on footwear build experience
Demonstrate strong storytelling skills and comfort presenting design vision to diverse audiences
Bring a collaborative mindset with the confidence to push ideas forward while bringing others along
Bonus points for 3D design experience and designing athlete-driven footwear
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.
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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Sr. Designer, Performance Footwear - HOKA
Reports to:
Director, Design - HOKA Footwear
Location:
Portland, OR - Hybrid
The Role As a Senior Designer, Performance Footwear for HOKA, you'll be a creative leader who shapes the future of performance footwear. You'll design innovative, athlete-driven products that empower movement and push boundaries. Your vision and craft will bring bold ideas to life, translating insights into meaningful solutions and inspiring the team with your passion for newness and excellence.
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
Design forward-thinking performance footwear that blends innovation, function, and HOKA’s unique design DNA
Translate athlete and consumer insights into compelling concepts and product solutions
Explore new materials, constructions, and aesthetics to deliver meaningful newness to performance products
Contribute to category design strategy and seasonal direction, shaping progressive performance narratives
Create inspiring design stories and develop accurate illustrations, 2D drawings, renderings, and tech packs for production
Collaborate closely with Product, Development, Materials, Color, and PLM partners to create best-in-class footwear
Lead multiple projects from concept through commercialization with clarity, flexibility, and accountability
Engage in open dialogue and shared problem-solving to elevate performance product
Review and refine prototypes with cross-functional partners, balancing design vision, performance, cost, and timelines
Present work confidently in both informal team settings and formal reviews
Travel to Asia-based manufacturing partners to collaborate on prototyping and refine design intent
Mentor and support junior designers through thoughtful feedback, coaching, and shared learning
Inspire the design team with new thinking and diverse perspectives, fostering creativity through a proactive mindset
Build strong relationships across teams through transparency, listening, and alignment
Lead by example through craft, curiosity, and collaboration
Who You Are
Hold a Bachelor's degree in design (Product, Industrial, or equivalent experience)
Bring 5+ years of footwear design experience, ideally in performance product
Possess strong command of Illustrator, Photoshop, Vizcom, and generative AI visualization tools
Have deep understanding of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes
Move fluidly between concept, craft, and technical execution, and receive and apply feedback with openness and intent
Have prototyping or hands-on footwear build experience
Demonstrate strong storytelling skills and comfort presenting design vision to diverse audiences
Bring a collaborative mindset with the confidence to push ideas forward while bringing others along
Bonus points for 3D design experience and designing athlete-driven footwear
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.
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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