450 Deckers America, LLC.
Materials Designer II - HOKA Footwear
450 Deckers America, LLC., Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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:
Material Designer ll
Reports to:
Sr. Material Design Manager – HOKA Footwear
Location:
Portland, ORThe RoleThe Material Designer ll will use their creative skill set and expertise to help shape the future of Material Design for Hoka Footwear. You will play a critical role of leading, generating, and executing new seasonal footwear material designs that exceed and excite our consumer’s expectations. This individual will help translate consumer insights and inform trend relevant, sustainable, and performance-oriented solutions that will help drive key material initiatives. The ideal candidate will be able to confidently present material design strategy, partner extensively with a cross-functional product teams throughout the creative and product creation process and help support the building of process / tools.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 ImpactThe primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:1. You will manage and work on a large range of product type with multiple seasonal projects2. Contribute to material design strategy and application of materials into the footwear silos3. Provide material aesthetic direction for footwear throughout product creation cycle including but not limited to: prototyping, product briefing, design reviews, and key development sample gates.4. Research and identify trend, industry, and athlete insights5. Partner with material development to advance key seasonal material stories through research, concepting, development, and available vendor material technologies6. Supports ideation of concepts through to finalized tech pack creation to help elevate new ideas, processes, and materials7. Participates in communication and presentation of design concepts to internal audiences, factories, and supplier partners8. Work closely with product team to understand your material choices and design limitations specific to product goals.Who You AreLeads with curiosity and empathyDetailed oriented – Takes pride in staying organized among competing prioritiesCreative with a keen eye for detail, aesthetic, and functionAn enthusiastic learner and highly collaborative team player.Adaptive problem solver that cleverly and inventively factors in feedbackOpen-minded and able to bring a positive attitude to your workplaceWe’d love to hear from people with1. Bachelor’s degree in Design. Preferably, but not limited to : Material Design, Textile Design, Product Design, Apparel Design, or related field4+ years relevant design work experiencePassionate pursuit for discovering new solutions for lower impact and sustainable materialsExperience in creative inspiration/concept presentationsAbility to creative innovative concepts and design tech packs that explore new material ideas (Portfolio of sample work is required with application)Knowledge of footwear materials such as : knits, wovens, non-wovens, leather, synthetics, and manufacturing post-processingExperience with 3D software, like Substance, and other AI generative toolsIntermediate to advance working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Has the ability to edit or create design files from Illustrator, InDesign, and PhotoshopAttention to detail, highly organized, active follow through, and self-motivatedExcellent team player with strong interpersonal skills both verbal and writtenAbility to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of the organizationKey awareness of insights and trends for footwear industry or comparable industriesAbility to travel both domestic and internationalWhat We'll Give YouCompetitive 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 extrasGrowth 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 OpportunityDiversity 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.
Material Designer ll
Reports to:
Sr. Material Design Manager – HOKA Footwear
Location:
Portland, ORThe RoleThe Material Designer ll will use their creative skill set and expertise to help shape the future of Material Design for Hoka Footwear. You will play a critical role of leading, generating, and executing new seasonal footwear material designs that exceed and excite our consumer’s expectations. This individual will help translate consumer insights and inform trend relevant, sustainable, and performance-oriented solutions that will help drive key material initiatives. The ideal candidate will be able to confidently present material design strategy, partner extensively with a cross-functional product teams throughout the creative and product creation process and help support the building of process / tools.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 ImpactThe primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:1. You will manage and work on a large range of product type with multiple seasonal projects2. Contribute to material design strategy and application of materials into the footwear silos3. Provide material aesthetic direction for footwear throughout product creation cycle including but not limited to: prototyping, product briefing, design reviews, and key development sample gates.4. Research and identify trend, industry, and athlete insights5. Partner with material development to advance key seasonal material stories through research, concepting, development, and available vendor material technologies6. Supports ideation of concepts through to finalized tech pack creation to help elevate new ideas, processes, and materials7. Participates in communication and presentation of design concepts to internal audiences, factories, and supplier partners8. Work closely with product team to understand your material choices and design limitations specific to product goals.Who You AreLeads with curiosity and empathyDetailed oriented – Takes pride in staying organized among competing prioritiesCreative with a keen eye for detail, aesthetic, and functionAn enthusiastic learner and highly collaborative team player.Adaptive problem solver that cleverly and inventively factors in feedbackOpen-minded and able to bring a positive attitude to your workplaceWe’d love to hear from people with1. Bachelor’s degree in Design. Preferably, but not limited to : Material Design, Textile Design, Product Design, Apparel Design, or related field4+ years relevant design work experiencePassionate pursuit for discovering new solutions for lower impact and sustainable materialsExperience in creative inspiration/concept presentationsAbility to creative innovative concepts and design tech packs that explore new material ideas (Portfolio of sample work is required with application)Knowledge of footwear materials such as : knits, wovens, non-wovens, leather, synthetics, and manufacturing post-processingExperience with 3D software, like Substance, and other AI generative toolsIntermediate to advance working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Has the ability to edit or create design files from Illustrator, InDesign, and PhotoshopAttention to detail, highly organized, active follow through, and self-motivatedExcellent team player with strong interpersonal skills both verbal and writtenAbility to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of the organizationKey awareness of insights and trends for footwear industry or comparable industriesAbility to travel both domestic and internationalWhat We'll Give YouCompetitive 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 extrasGrowth 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 OpportunityDiversity 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.