Lead Designer, Performance - HOKA Apparel & Accessories

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Deckers · Portland, OR

$130K–$140K/yrFull-timeHybridToday

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About the role

As a Lead Designer for HOKA Apparel & Accessories (Performance), you'll bring creative vision and technical expertise to a diverse range of performance 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. 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

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.

$130,000 - $140,000/year

The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in Portland, Oregon.

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.

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