Sr. Color Designer

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: Senior Color Designer - Performance

Reports to: Senior Color Design Manager

Location: Portland, OR - Hybrid

The Role

The Senior Color Designer at HOKA is an independent and motivated creative with a keen eye for detail and enthusiasm for problem-solving and curiosity for mentorship. Working under the Senior Color Design Manager, you will oversee a large, complex workload that could include multiple product categories as an independent contributor or a smaller category load as a people leader. You will display a strong understanding of color theory and how that translates through the lens of footwear design. You will take an active role in shaping brand color strategy on a seasonal cadence, incorporating market input, trend research, and brand history into your work, delivering thoughtful and innovative color solutions that evolve HOKA DNA and support business needs. Additionally, you will collaborate with partners in design, product development, and product line management to understand project scope, construction, and material limitations. You will create and maintain Merch Grids and Color CADs for your categories, ensuring the work is done accurately and in a timely manner to hit deadlines and product creation gates.

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:

• Help shape brand color strategy through palette build, creating color stories, and identifying trends.
• Manage footwear color across multiple categories, maintaining CADs and Merch Grids.
• Meet with Design and Development to understand project limitations and goals.
• Work closely with the PLM team to create a cohesive range of products that drive HOKA forward.
• Collaborate with Merch Counterparts to implement global feedback into our design process.

Who You Are

• Flexible and open minded - willing to thoughtfully incorporate feedback through their creative lens.
• Effective communicator - able to effectively work within a complex global organization, communicating their needs, concerns and asks in a timely and organized manor.
• Detail oriented - takes pride in completing their work with an eye for detail and high level of accuracy.
• Team contributor - willingness to explore mentorship roles within the team whether formally or informally with teammates

We'd love to hear from people with

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design, footwear design, fashion or graphic design, fine arts, or equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
• 7+ years of related experience in color design.
• 1-2+ years of experience training new team members.
• Experience in performance product desirable.
• Advanced understanding of construction and process.
• Advanced understanding of color theory and application to product.
• Experience in performance product desirable.

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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