BoF Careers · 3 months ago
Hoka Sr. Materials Designer - HOKA
Portland, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expDeckers Brands is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive. The Sr. Materials Designer for HOKA will focus on creating innovative materials that enhance consumer experience, lead seasonal material design, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior designers.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Elevate and influence seasonal material designs and category direction through executional design
Concept, ideate, and create design tech packs to partner with manufacturing partners
Research key market material trends and present this trend research to extended teams
Deliver compelling presentations of design concepts to internal and external candidates
Oversee the creation of seasonal and foundational material palettes
Complete material maps with a high level of accuracy
Pioneer new 3D tools and support the CAD creation process
Build relationships and work collaboratively with key cross-functional partners within Hoka Footwear
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Material or Textile Design, Industrial Design, Fashion, or equivalent work experience
7+ years' relevant design experience
1-2+ years' experience of training new team members
Creative problem solver with a tuned eye for aesthetics
Highly motivated team player and self-starter
Advanced understanding of footwear construction and material application
Experience in preparing and building inspiration moodboards, concept presentations, and material stories
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote, Microsoft applications, and openness to learning 3D software
Ability to create concepts and explore new material innovations and ideas
Benefits
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.
Company
BoF Careers
BoF Careers connects professionals in fashion, beauty and luxury to The Business of Fashion's global marketplace of over 2,000 opportunities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase