Expert Designer, Energy - HOKA Footwear

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Deckers · Portland, OR

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As the Expert Designer - Energy Footwear at HOKA, you will be a creative force, leading the design of innovative, future-facing performance and lifestyle footwear. You'll drive collaborations, shape brand-defining stories, and elevate HOKA's presence in the marketplace. Your entrepreneurial spirit and independent mindset will connect people, ideas, and processes, bringing clarity and momentum from concept to final product. You'll be at the forefront of bold, disruptive design, amplifying creativity and unlocking new dimensions of innovation. 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.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, or a related field

Bring 8+ years of experience in footwear design

Possess advanced understanding of footwear material, construction, and process (Tooling + Upper)

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Miro or Lucid

Demonstrate expertise in leading generative AI platforms (e.g., Midjourney, Vizcom, etc.)

Exhibit strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of building and mentoring creative environments

Have a portfolio showcasing both creative excellence and technical innovation in digital 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

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