Deckers Brands · 8 hours ago
Sr. Apparel Designer - Collab
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDeckers Brands is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive. As the Senior Designer for HOKA, you will design products aligning with brand direction, collaborate with teams on materials, and create technical details for development.
ApparelFashionLifestyleLogisticsManufacturingRetailTextiles
Responsibilities
Design products that meet category and overall brand creative direction
Proactively propose ideas, develop concepts, sketches, and product ideation for assigned categories against product briefs within deadlines
Work closely with product and development teams to choose materials and design products within specific pricing goals
Create artwork for new designs to evaluate styling, color, and design combinations
Create flat sketches and technical details for the development team to utilize in expediting tech/spec packages
Support design leadership as needed in tech pack creation, merch board updates, artwork schematics, and other best practices
Communicate at a high level with high-profile athletes and influencers
Assist in training new team members as needed
Contribute to seasonal inspiration planning and attend seasonal kickoff
Collaborate closely with development and product teams to design products to meet product briefs at target cost
Schedule meetings with internal teams and external partners, supplying agendas, relevant samples, and additional materials
Demonstrate strong knowledge of current consumer and market trends and the ability to interpret those trends into commercial products
Collaborate with Product, Design, and Development to coordinate on sample access, ordering, and delivery of samples where needed
Manage team samples for easy access to reference and confidentiality
Attend seasonal kickoff and participate in all design travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design or equivalent work experience
5-10 years of experience in apparel design
Expert understanding of construction and process for performance apparel
Proven experience and portfolio that shows an eye for style and skills in performance apparel creation
Ability to communicate at a high level with high-profile athletes and influencers
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote, PowerPoint, and 3D rendering software (a plus)
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
Deckers Brands
Footwear & Apparel Company
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Deckers Brands has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (21)
2024 (20)
2023 (19)
2022 (27)
2021 (21)
2020 (17)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-10-22IPO
Leadership Team
J
Jessica Boer
VP, Global Retail
A
Angela Salanoa Ogbechie
Chief Supply Chain Officer
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