BoF Careers · 21 hours ago
Hoka Materials Developer I - HOKA Footwear
Portland, AR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expDeckers Brands is committed to delivering exceptional business results while supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Materials Developer I for HOKA Footwear, you will support the product creation process by executing seasonal material developments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and consistency across projects.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Support technical material development for HOKA performance footwear throughout the product creation cycle, including prototyping, product briefing, design reviews, and development sample gates
Assist the material design team in advancing key seasonal material strategies through concepting, research, development, and vendor technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication of material selections, timelines, and testing needs
Capture and relay feedback between teams and suppliers to drive continuous improvement
Coordinate with vendors to track samples, maintain and organize the material studio, and support testing and commercialization of materials
Learn and grow technical knowledge of material types, testing standards, and supplier capabilities to take on more ownership within seasonal development cycles
Gather and organize material options that align with product goals for performance, aesthetics, sustainability, cost, and regional sourcing
Prepare materials for team reviews and key milestones, maintaining accurate records in product lifecycle management systems
Work alongside sourcing and procurement teams to log vendor updates, track open issues, and escalate concerns to ensure alignment during the product creation process
Analyze, research, and communicate with international suppliers to identify new technologies and supplier expertise
Interpret, translate, and analyze material test results to ensure performance durability metrics are met
Advance and incorporate new technologies, machines, yarns, and sustainability initiatives into the seasonal calendar
Qualification
Required
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Textile Science/Development, Textile Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus
Bring 0-2 years of relevant work experience, which may include footwear product creation, material development, engineering, or science
Have a basic understanding or strong interest in footwear materials and construction, including textiles, synthetics, and manufacturing methods
Are familiar with tools such as Excel, Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, or similar platforms for organizing data and communicating ideas
Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
Possess a collaborative mindset and are comfortable working with cross-functional teams and taking direction from more experienced team members
Eager to learn how to interpret design intent and apply materials to footwear performance needs
Interested in growing technical knowledge around testing, sustainability, footwear development, and material performance
Have key awareness of insights and trends for the footwear industry or comparable industries
Able to travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Bonuses
Financial Planning and wellbeing
Time away from work
Extras, discounts and perks
Growth and Development
Health and Wellness
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