Sr. Product Developer - HOKA Footwear

Deckers Brands•Portland, OR

1d•$87,900 - $118,600•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. As Sr. Product Developer – HOKA Footwear, you’ll drive the footwear product creation process from brief and design through prototyping, sales samples, and production confirmation. You’ll manage project timelines, lead key sample reviews, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure every product meets brand, consumer, manufacturing, and performance requirements. Your focus on continuous improvement will help deliver quality products for our consumers. 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 or equivalent work experience
4-6 years’ experience in footwear development industry
Experience building and maintaining product specifications, BOM accuracy, and PLM data standards (FlexPLM or similar)
Working knowledge of material applications, testing/validation, and factory manufacturing constraints for performance footwear
Knowledge of product construction
Strong communication skills with the ability to drive alignment across multiple functions
Ability to set priorities, manage workload, and provide clear feedback to deliver results
PLM proficiency (FlexPLM or similar) with ability to define and enforce data standards and approval workflows
Working knowledge of footwear development tools and measurement techniques (calipers, hardness gauge, Brannock device)
Proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe applications

Responsibilities

Lead the product creation process, reviewing project status to ensure alignment with briefs, cost targets, testing requirements, and performance
Create and maintain accurate BOMs and product specifications in the PLM system
Drive problem solving and risk mitigation by reviewing tech packs, identifying concerns, and proposing alternatives to meet performance and margin targets
Review technical drawings, test reports, patterns, components, and lasts to identify issues and drive corrective actions
Manage the critical path by planning and executing development projects according to timelines and deliverables
Lead timely creation, delivery, and approval of technical deliverables (patterns, files, blueprints, cost sheets)
Track and drive cross-functional follow-ups to ensure technical deliverables are completed and approved on schedule
Support product testing and validation by reviewing test results, flagging risks, and driving actions for product confirmation and production readiness
Partner with design and testing teams to document issues, recommend solutions, and confirm corrective actions
Support factory and cross-functional communications to resolve commercialization risks impacting timing, cost, or quality
Manage sample execution, including product teardowns and timely approval of production confirmation samples