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Job Title: Designer I – HOKA Footwear
Reports to: Director of Design, Lifestyle – HOKA Footwear
Location: Portland, OR
The Role
This Designer I – HOKA Footwear position finds itself situated at the forefront of HOKA’s establishment of a trend-forward Lifestyle business that is poised to fuel explosive growth. With instant exposure into all facets of the multi-dimensional world of Lifestyle product, this Designer I role will play a crucial role in establishing the visual product signature of HOKA as it steps into the future.
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
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:
- 1. Footwear product design – primarily focused on Lifestyle footwear.
- 2. Seasonal design work aimed at supporting the creative vision goals of the Director of Design.
- 3. Collaborative project builds with cross-functional teams.
- 4. Being the voice of trend and how it influences HOKA’s place in the global lifestyle market.
Who You Are
You are an inspired, eager and expressive story-teller who is primed to create the next page of an iconic brand’s product portfolio.
We’d love to hear from people with
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Work Experience:
- 2+ years’ experience
Skills/Competencies:
- General understanding of construction and process, improving under guidance of mentor.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and learning Keyshot, Keynote and 3D software.
Deckers Leadership Behaviors:
- Advocates for team members and ensures they are heard
- Shows curiosity and interest in the unique skills, experiences and world views of teammates and learns from them
- Tries to understand others before jumping to conclusions or dismissing their views
- Actively looks for ways to help and support each other
- Leverages opportunities to learn something new
- Seeks to innovate by asking, “How can I do this better? How can I do this differently?”
- Takes responsibility for understanding performance expectations and meets those expectations
- Takes initiative, executes on ideas, and owns decisions and outcomes
- Makes time to help people when they are stuck
- Actively supports the communities around us
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 of the other beautiful parts of your identity.
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What We Do
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Koolaburra®, HOKA ONE ONE®, Teva® and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally.
