Senior Color Designer - HOKA (Portland, OR)
The Senior Color Designer at HOKA is an independent and motivated creative with a keen eye for detail, enthusiasm for problem solving and curiosity for mentorship. They report to the Color Design manager overseeing a large, complex workload that could include multiple product categories as an independent contributor OR a smaller category load as a people leader. This designer displays a strong understanding of color theory and how that translates though the lens of footwear design.
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They take an active role in shaping brand color strategy on a seasonal cadence incorporating market input, trend research and brand history into their work delivering thoughtful and innovative color solutions that evolves HOKA DNA and support business needs. In addition, they collaborate with their partners on design, product development and product line management to understand project scope, construction, and material limitations. They create and maintain Merch Grids and Color CADs for their categories, ensuring the work is done accurately and in 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:
Overseeing footwear color across multiple categories (and possibly designers) on a seasonal and SMU basis. Creating and maintaining color CADs, mood boards and merch grids for these projects that provide a high level of accuracy at each round of the product creation cycle. Contributing to the brand creative direction by identifying relevant trends in color materials, and finish on a seasonal basis. Translating seasonal direction into smaller color stories that meet the needs of multiple product categories and and uphold the brand creative direction. Working cross-functionally with footwear design and product development to understand material choices, design limitations and pricing goals to ensure accurate color application and execution on product. Working closely with our PLM team to ensure the creation of a cohesive range of product that meets commercial needs while bringing a fresh perspective to the brand. Create and maintain a visual line plan to insure colors merchandise across all product lines. Manage and incorporate global inputs from merch into workflow.
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 manner.
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
7+ years of experience in color design or related field
Experience in performance and/or lifestyle footwear
A familiarity with footwear construction, materials, finishing processes and the limitations they present when coloring a shoe.
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.