Senior HOKA Product Developer

At Deckers, we don't just create footwear; we engineer groundbreaking experiences that empower athletes worldwide. As the innovative force behind HOKA, we're committed to pushing boundaries, setting new standards for comfort and speed, and delivering unparalleled performance. Join our dynamic team where cutting-edge design, collaborative spirit, and a passion for excellence drive everything we do. If you're a skilled product developer ready to bring visionary concepts to life for an iconic brand, your next career-defining challenge starts here.
About the Role
As a HOKA Product Developer III, you'll be at the heart of bringing our visionary designs to reality. You'll own the entire development process for assigned HOKA seasonal projects, from the initial brief to the critical Ready to Buy (RTB) approval. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution, ensuring every product meets our rigorous standards for quality, performance, and margin. You'll be a vital technical partner for our US and Asia teams, directly contributing to HOKA's seasonal success and long-term innovation pipeline. If you're passionate about precision, eager to solve complex challenges, and thrive in an environment where your expertise directly elevates product excellence, this is your opportunity to shine.
What You'll Do
• Drive Product Development: Lead the end-to-end development and commercialization of HOKA products, ensuring they meet brand and consumer needs, are engineered for mass production, and achieve target margins and quality.
• Optimize & Troubleshoot: Manage Bill of Materials (BOMs), analyze tech-packs, and propose alternative solutions for constructions, materials, and costing. Ensure high-quality sample completion and timely delivery of all technical information.
• Problem-Solve & Ensure Quality: Lead the diagnosis of fit/wear and commercialization issues. Drive critical meetings to optimize manufacturing processes and overall product performance.
• Collaborate Globally: Build strong, professional relationships with internal teams (Costing, Engineering, Design, QA, Production) and external partners (factories, suppliers) across global locations to drive decision-making and problem-solving.
• Advance Best Practices: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, partnering with leadership to implement best practices and enhance processes throughout the entire product development cycle.