What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Color Design - HOKA position at HOKA?
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Job Title: Director of Color Design – HOKA
Reports to: VP, Product - HOKA
Location: Portland, Oregon
The Role
This role leads will be instrumental into bringing the next level of color expression to a brand already known for its product color. It will be a critical puzzle piece to both driving commercial volume and HOKA-only points of view on product in a competitive footwear and apparel market. This director role leads an existing team of passionate and incredible color designers with the capacity to do great things – your impact will be immediate and lasting.
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:
You love to fire up a team, you pride yourself in your industry and product knowledge and you want to be part of something truly remarkable. The energy this role will inherit is real and you are the kind of person who wants to ride the wave as well as direct where it goes. You’ve dealt with high-volume programs, wrangled infinite global color and trend demands, demanded excellence in the name of brand momentum and you’ve done all of this with a smile and human connection at the core of how you operate.
We’d Love To Hear From People With
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.
Job Title: Director of Color Design – HOKA
Reports to: VP, Product - HOKA
Location: Portland, Oregon
The Role
This role leads will be instrumental into bringing the next level of color expression to a brand already known for its product color. It will be a critical puzzle piece to both driving commercial volume and HOKA-only points of view on product in a competitive footwear and apparel market. This director role leads an existing team of passionate and incredible color designers with the capacity to do great things – your impact will be immediate and lasting.
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:
- Vision – Trend, color expression and the ability to dream big things for our product is paramount to the success of HOKA. This job plays a critical role in cultivating that vision, but also selling the dream to help the globe think bigger about what’s possible.
- Leadership – Being out in front and in command of planning and communication on color strategy is a primary responsibility to help raise acumen globally – you get to help teach the organization the language of color we will operate with for the long-term future of product.
- Process analysis – While seemingly administrative, the constant eye on and refinement of the product process is crucial for ensuring the creative time needed to deliver the best possible brand color expression at all levels.
- Leadership – Being the strong voice of color, anticipating hurdles and adaptations to our approach and providing a steady foundation from which to grow our color acumen.
You love to fire up a team, you pride yourself in your industry and product knowledge and you want to be part of something truly remarkable. The energy this role will inherit is real and you are the kind of person who wants to ride the wave as well as direct where it goes. You’ve dealt with high-volume programs, wrangled infinite global color and trend demands, demanded excellence in the name of brand momentum and you’ve done all of this with a smile and human connection at the core of how you operate.
We’d Love To Hear From People With
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Passion for both the Performance and Lifestyle spaces
- Experience and some lumps accrued from working closely with merchandising, PLM, markets and retail partners
- keen product eye from 100 feet away and 1 inch away from the product
- A constant curiosity in how to evolve people, product and even a little process
- 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.
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.
