Lead Designer, Performance - HOKA Apparel & Accessories
Deckers Brands, Portland, OR, United States
Lead Designer, Performance - HOKA Apparel & Accessories (Finance)
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:
Lead Designer, Performance - HOKA Apparel & Accessories
Reports to:
Director, Design - HOKA Apparel
Location:
Portland, OR. Hybrid - Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday
The Role As a Lead Designer for HOKA Apparel & Accessories (Lifestyle), you'll bring creative vision and technical expertise to a diverse range of lifestyle products. You'll work closely with high-profile athletes and influencers, translating brand and category direction into innovative, trend-driven designs. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet creative, commercial, and cost goals, while supporting the design process from concept through to final samples.
Your Impact
Design lifestyle apparel and accessories that align with HOKA's creative direction and brand vision
Proactively propose ideas, develop concepts, sketches, and product ideation for assigned categories within established deadlines
Collaborate with product and development teams to select materials and design products within pricing goals
Create artwork, flat sketches, and technical details for development and tech/spec packages
Support design leadership with tech pack creation, merch board updates, and artwork schematics
Communicate effectively with high-profile athletes and influencers to inform design direction
Contribute to seasonal inspiration planning and attend seasonal kickoff events
Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure timely sample access, ordering, and delivery
Stay current on consumer and market trends, interpreting them into commercial product solutions
Participate in all design-related travel, including seasonal kickoffs and inspiration trips
Who You Are
Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design or equivalent work experience
5-10 years of experience in apparel design, with a strong portfolio in performance apparel
Expert understanding of construction and process for performance apparel
Proven ability to communicate at a high level with athletes and influencers
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote, and PowerPoint; 3D rendering software experience is a plus
Strong knowledge of current consumer and market trends, with the ability to translate insights into product design
What We'll Give You
Competitive Pay and Bonuses
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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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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:
Lead Designer, Performance - HOKA Apparel & Accessories
Reports to:
Director, Design - HOKA Apparel
Location:
Portland, OR. Hybrid - Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday
The Role As a Lead Designer for HOKA Apparel & Accessories (Lifestyle), you'll bring creative vision and technical expertise to a diverse range of lifestyle products. You'll work closely with high-profile athletes and influencers, translating brand and category direction into innovative, trend-driven designs. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet creative, commercial, and cost goals, while supporting the design process from concept through to final samples.
Your Impact
Design lifestyle apparel and accessories that align with HOKA's creative direction and brand vision
Proactively propose ideas, develop concepts, sketches, and product ideation for assigned categories within established deadlines
Collaborate with product and development teams to select materials and design products within pricing goals
Create artwork, flat sketches, and technical details for development and tech/spec packages
Support design leadership with tech pack creation, merch board updates, and artwork schematics
Communicate effectively with high-profile athletes and influencers to inform design direction
Contribute to seasonal inspiration planning and attend seasonal kickoff events
Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure timely sample access, ordering, and delivery
Stay current on consumer and market trends, interpreting them into commercial product solutions
Participate in all design-related travel, including seasonal kickoffs and inspiration trips
Who You Are
Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design or equivalent work experience
5-10 years of experience in apparel design, with a strong portfolio in performance apparel
Expert understanding of construction and process for performance apparel
Proven ability to communicate at a high level with athletes and influencers
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote, and PowerPoint; 3D rendering software experience is a plus
Strong knowledge of current consumer and market trends, with the ability to translate insights into product design
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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