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What this role is
Lead the creative design of innovative performance and lifestyle footwear for HOKA's Energy category, managing high-profile collaborations and brand stories from concept to commercial scale. This role suits experienced footwear designers with strong leadership skills who want to shape a brand's creative direction and mentor junior designers.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, or related field
- 8+ years of footwear design experience
- Advanced understanding of footwear materials, construction, and processes
- Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint
- Leadership and communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating creative excellence and technical innovation
Nice to have
- Expertise with generative AI platforms like Midjourney or Vizcom
- Experience with Miro or Lucid
- Track record of mentoring creative teams