Materials Developer

Deckers • Portland, OR

1d • $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. Job Title: Materials Developer Reports to : Sr Mgr, Materials Development HOKA Footwear Location: Portland, OR 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: 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. SALARY: $70,429 –$80,000/year The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Portland, OR location. 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. Hybrid: in-office Tues-Thurs each week. Up to 15% domestic and international travel required. Position offered by Deckers America, LLC. Who You Are: Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Textile Science, Textile Development, Textile Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field of study Work Experience: 2 years of experience in apparel/footwear product creation or 2 years of experience in material development, engineering or science. Skills/Competencies: Applicants must have demonstrated experience with the following 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; and insights and trends for footwear industry or comparable industries. Any and all experience may be gained concurrently. 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 the other beautiful parts of your identity. #GM-ELT1 #GMELT1 #LI-DNI

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