Director, Apparel Design - HOKA

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, Apparel Design HOKA

Reports to : Senior Director Apparel - HOKA

Location : Portland, OR

The Role

We are looking for a Director, Apparel Design - HOKA who will lead the brand into the future, promote design thinking, and direct the creation of brand-building concepts.

Represent the design discipline in overall leadership of the team setting the example for creative excellence, while building a visual identity for the brand.

Under the direction of the Senior Director of HOKA Apparel & Accessories, this person will help build, scale, and lead a design team, stewarding our brand through the creation of bold innovative products.

Lead, teach, and mentor a team of diverse designers with various levels of experience, including apparel design, accessories design, color, and graphic design.

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

We’re looking for someone with an accomplished background in delivering consumer-led performance products to a global marketplace, proven knowledge in brand strategy and creative vision, and experience leading a global design team.

The primary functions of this role include, but are not limited to :

• Build, scale, and lead a design team stewarding our brand voice and visual identity across Apparel & Accessories.
• Lead the charge with the cross-functional product, design, and development teams to build best-in-class, innovative products across apparel and accessories.
• Lead design team by example, designing statement level and / or strategic projects as needed.
• Create and execute the long-term strategic product design direction for the Apparel & Accessories categories in partnership with brand leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure highest level product is successfully commercialized to the brand vision, and that the line meets the overall business objectives and financial goals.
• Manage people to include process, project workload, design assignments, product / development interactions, and deadlines for both full-time and contract designers.

Who You Are

A self-starter who brings a level of passion, enthusiasm, and focus to their business and can guide a team with a positive and entrepreneurial approach.

Team player, Problem Solver, Communicator, Creative.

We’d love to hear from people with

• Recognized expertise in performance apparel and accessories design.
• 10+ years Performance Apparel & Accessories Design experience with a global athletic brand, awareness of 3D design process and current working knowledge Adobe creative suite.
• 5+ years people leadership leading a team and brand creative leadership.
• Experience working in a global apparel role for a sportswear / outdoor brand.
• A passion for running & the outdoors.
• Expert-level knowledge of consumer and market trends and the ability to translate those trends into commercial product.
• Comprehensive understanding of product development process.
• Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree in design a plus.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

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 of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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