Sr. Color Designer - Performance

Position Overview

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept where every employee can be their authentic self. As the Senior Color Designer - Performance, reporting to the Senior Color Design Manager and based in Portland, OR – Hybrid, you will drive innovative color strategies and design solutions for HOKA’s footwear products. Your creative expertise, deep understanding of color theory, and collaborative spirit will help shape brand identity and deliver products that meet both aesthetic and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Help shape brand color strategy through palette building, creating color stories, and identifying trends.
• Manage footwear color across multiple categories, maintaining CADs and Merch Grids.
• Collaborate with Design, Development, and PLM teams to understand project limitations and drive cohesive product ranges.
• Implement global feedback by working closely with Merch Counterparts in the design process.

Required Qualifications

• Flexible and open-minded, with the ability to thoughtfully incorporate feedback.
• Effective communicator capable of working within a complex global organization.
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy in every project.
• Team contributor with a willingness to mentor peers, both formally and informally.
• Bachelor's degree in industrial design, footwear design, fashion, graphic design, fine arts, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 7+ years of related experience in color design, with 1-2+ years in training new team members.
• Advanced understanding of construction, process, and color theory as applied to product design.
• Experience in performance product design is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses – Enjoy a variety of compensation programs designed to reward success and foster career development.
• Financial Planning & Wellbeing – Benefit from comprehensive plans that protect income, cover expenses, and support your financial future.
• Time Away from Work – Take the needed time to recharge, focus on health, and be with family.
• Extras, Discounts & Perks – Receive generous discounts and participate in community-based programs as a valued member of our team.
• Growth and Development – Access extensive opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
• Health and Wellness – Engage with comprehensive programs that promote a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the workplace.