Sample Coordinator - Global HOKA

Deckers Brands•Goleta, CA

1d•$66,000 - $89,100•Onsite

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. The Role As the Sample Coordinator for Global HOKA, you’ll manage the end-to-end lifecycle of footwear, apparel, and accessory samples that fuel our seasonal marketing campaigns, photoshoots, and brand initiatives. You’ll oversee sample ordering, inventory management, production support, and cross-functional coordination to ensure products are tracked, organized, and delivered on time for creative and studio needs. You’ll partner with Production, Operations, Marketing, Creative, and Product teams to drive operational efficiency across seasonal launches and content creation workflows. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field, or relevant work experience
2-3 years of experience in production coordination, sample management, production, marketing operations, or inventory management (experience in footwear and/or apparel preferred)
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management software
Passion for product, especially footwear, apparel, and performance innovation
Highly reliable and accountable with a strong sense of ownership
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
Solutions-oriented with a proactive mindset
Interest in growing into creative production or marketing operations

Responsibilities

Create sample orders for footwear, apparel, and accessories, maintaining accurate seasonal inventory and managing warehouse organization
Develop and maintain master seasonal shot lists, submit photo projects, and track their status and delivery
Pull, prep, and deliver samples for photoshoots, campaign productions, and content creation, collaborating with producers, project managers, and stylists
Submit retouching projects for product campaigns and ensure final images are uploaded into Bynder
Communicate timelines, sample roadblocks, and missing or inaccurate samples to stakeholders, proposing proactive solutions
Participate in weekly team meetings and support operational communications