Job Description:

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: Technical Designer, HOKA Apparel

Reports to: Director of Development, HOKA Apparel and Accessories

Location: Portland, OR - Office-Hybrid

The Role

The Technical Designer, HOKA Apparel is primarily responsible for ensuring that aesthetic fit intention, functional fit intention, category-based sizing, and quality construction standards are met, developed, maintained, and recorded for assigned seasonal products.

Additionally, the Tech Designer, HOKA Apparel brings a wealth of technical knowledge and expertise in apparel fit, sizing, construction, and quality to cross functional team members, while continually striving to elevate the quality of the product with athlete and consumer end-use top of mind.

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:

• Build, update, and review tech packs. Owns the fit, pattern, spec, and construction communication with vendors from initial tech pack stage through prototype and pre-production stages.


• Maintain fit, sizing, and construction consistency both in execution and record keeping. Ensure standard grade rules are applied to each garment.


• Lead fit sessions. Collaborate with Design and PLM to translate fit and aesthetic details. Seek feedback from live models on comfort and functionality.


• Communicate with vendor partners on daily basis to maintain deadlines and problem solve fit and/or quality issues.


• Benchmark standards via competitive analysis for fit, construction, and grading to ensure best in class product.


• Ensures calendar dates are met for key development milestones, final fit approval and RTB (Ready to Buy) deadlines.

Who You Are

A passionate team player with fit and construction expertise in the athletic apparel industry. You obsess fit and construction details for best-in-class product for our athletes and consumers within seasonal development timeline constraints.

We'd love to hear from people with

• Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant work experience.


• 5-7+ years of apparel technical design experience


• Expertise in knit/woven performance apparel patternmaking, pattern corrections, fitting, sizing categories, construction methods.


• Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems, 2D patterning software.


• 3D (Browzwear, Clo) and Plus sizing experience highly desired.


• Strong analytics, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.


• Positive and energetic team player.

What We'll Give You

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  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.


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  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.


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  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.


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  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


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  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.


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  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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