Materials Developer

Deckers Brands • Portland, OR

37d • $70,429 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to: Propose material solutions and navigate material challenges for Hoka performance footwear throughout product creation cycle including but not limited to: prototyping, product briefing, design reviews and key development sample gates. Partner with material design to develop materials that align with key seasonal material strategies aimed at elevated athletic performance and sustainability. Partner with product development teams to ensure materials meet testing requirements, cost, aesthetics, sustainability metrics and performance functionality. Execute and manage material development deadlines to support seasonal product calendars. Communicate timelines, leadtimes and expectations to product teams to ensure materials are tested and commercialized on time. Create and update preliminary material data into product lifecycle management systems (PLM) to allow on time CAD handoffs. Explore new material technologies and R&D in partnership with HOKA supply chain. Partner with sourcing and procurement team to ensure visibility to concerns or issues that may arise during product creation cycle. Position offered by Deckers America, LLC. More than Just a Footwear Company From our corporate offices to our global retail stores, there’s a curious, independent spirit that’s distinctively Deckers Brands. We’re about giving people the freedom to pursue their passions. And we’re committed to helping them succeed; to become their best selves. That’s why we’re about more than work, the 9 to 5 or daily grind. We’re about opportunity - opportunity to create, to grow and to have an impact. As we work to become better at everything we do, how we better the world matters, too. Our products and brands are loved, no doubt about it. But the difference we make in people’s lives begins with our people, right here at Deckers Brands. We’re adventurous, spirited, unafraid of new challenges and willing to take chances. We are always ready to rally around a cause. Put simply, we want all of our people to thrive - to reach their full potential and have fun while doing it. Because in the end, Deckers thrives when our people thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Textile Science, Textile Development, Textile Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field of study
• 2 years of experience in apparel/footwear product creation or 2 years of experience in material development, engineering or science.
• 2 years of experience with footwear or apparel materials types to include any combination of knits, wovens, leather, non-wovens, and synthetics as well as physical material test standards
• 2 years of experience working directly with global supply chain partners to include material vendors
• 1 year of experience working with a design and development team
• working with internal product teams, including innovation, sourcing, and manufacturing
• apparel or footwear product creation process and material manufacturing
• Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator
• handling multiple simultaneous priorities while maintaining deadlines
• interpreting design intent and conceptual briefing to provide material recommendations
• insights and trends for footwear industry or comparable industries.

Responsibilities

• Propose material solutions and navigate material challenges for Hoka performance footwear throughout product creation cycle including but not limited to: prototyping, product briefing, design reviews and key development sample gates.
• Partner with material design to develop materials that align with key seasonal material strategies aimed at elevated athletic performance and sustainability.
• Partner with product development teams to ensure materials meet testing requirements, cost, aesthetics, sustainability metrics and performance functionality.
• Execute and manage material development deadlines to support seasonal product calendars.
• Communicate timelines, leadtimes and expectations to product teams to ensure materials are tested and commercialized on time.
• Create and update preliminary material data into product lifecycle management systems (PLM) to allow on time CAD handoffs.
• Explore new material technologies and R&D in partnership with HOKA supply chain.
• Partner with sourcing and procurement team to ensure visibility to concerns or issues that may arise during product creation cycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees