# Sr. Manager, Material Design - HOKA Footwear

Hiring organization: [HOKA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/hoka)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b5e72c64-f4ae-4c6e-9651-4ba465ee216d

Listed on HOKA's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Portland, OR
- Salary: 137500 – 185600 USD per year

## Summary

Lead material innovation strategy for HOKA footwear, shaping seasonal design direction and translating consumer insights into commercially impactful product experiences. This role suits experienced footwear designers ready to influence brand identity through strategic material choices and cross-functional leadership.

_Our summary, not HOKA's wording._

## Skills named

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Lucid Dreaming, Midjourney, Miro, PowerPoint

## Required

- Bachelor's or master's degree in industrial design, material design, product design, or related field
- 8+ years footwear material design experience in lifestyle or performance categories
- Advanced understanding of footwear material, construction, and process including tooling and upper
- Ability to interpret consumer insights and translate into product narratives
- Concept creation and material innovation exploration skills
- Experience creating inspiration presentations and mood boards
- Ability to edit shell patterns, create tech packs, and communicate to development partners
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Miro, or Lucid
- Expert knowledge of performance and lifestyle trends and competitive landscape

## Nice to have

- Familiarity with generative AI platforms such as Midjourney or Vizcom

Apply on HOKA's site: https://deckers.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Deckers/job/Portland-Oregon/Sr-Manager--Material-Design---HOKA-Footwear_20825